The UK and Ireland Geophysical Array -- Concept and Design
Authors:
Andrew Curtis,
Karen Lythgoe,
Stephen P. Hicks,
Lidong Bie,
Dominik Strutz,
Emma Chambers,
Brian Baptie,
Dave Cornwell,
Juliane Huebert,
Jessica Irving,
Glenn Jones,
Sergei Lebedev,
Walid Ben Mansour,
Aideliz Montiel Álvarez,
Stuart Nippress,
Koen Van Noten,
Tim Pharaoh,
Romesh Palamakumbura,
Nick Rawlinson,
Pablo Rodriguez Salgado,
James Verdon,
Chuanbin Zhu,
Wen Zhou,
Jelle Assink,
Ian Bastow
, et al. (41 additional authors not shown)
Abstract:
Scientific exploration of the UK and Ireland's subsurface has made important contributions to scholarship and prosperity for people and the planet, including economic growth, sustainable use of natural resources, storage of greenhouse gases, and inspiring curiosity about the Earth beneath our feet. This article outlines a vision for an array of seismological instruments spanning the UK and Ireland…
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Scientific exploration of the UK and Ireland's subsurface has made important contributions to scholarship and prosperity for people and the planet, including economic growth, sustainable use of natural resources, storage of greenhouse gases, and inspiring curiosity about the Earth beneath our feet. This article outlines a vision for an array of seismological instruments spanning the UK and Ireland, UKI Array, augmented by other types of geophysical sensors, to maximise the value offered by existing equipment pools. The mission is to research natural phenomena and structure in the deep and shallow Earth, to solve problems concerning hazards and resources, to connect scientists to schools and the broader public, and thus to inspire a new generation to learn about geophysics. The vision was created through a community driven process of engagement and participation. This paper describes the concept and design of the UKI-Array; a companion paper discusses related opportunities and potential applications.
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Submitted 24 February, 2026;
originally announced February 2026.