Farm Walks

Glengowla Mines is part of the Irish National Seismic Network, an island-wide system of seismographs that monitor geological activity in real time. During your visit, you can see our fully functioning seismograph in action.
On request, our staff will explain how the system works and show you a live computer readout of seismic activity. And if your group is feeling brave… you can even try to create your very own “earthquake” and watch the machine respond!

What Is Seismology?
Seismology is the scientific study of earthquakes and the movement of elastic waves through the Earth and other planet-like bodies. This field explores not only earthquakes themselves, but also the effects they cause, such as tsunamis, and the many different sources of seismic activity. These sources can include volcanic and tectonic movements, oceanic and atmospheric disturbances, and even artificial events like controlled explosions.

At Glengowla Mines, our working seismograph contributes real-time data to the Irish National Seismic Network. The station’s live readout is recorded under the code EI.IGLA..HHZ, allowing scientists to monitor seismic activity as it happens.