Format for the list of NEIC stations:

The format is as follows:

      COL      CONTENTS
    1 -  5     Station code
    6          Status code
    7 - 15     Latitude
   16 - 25     Longitude
   26 - 32     Elevation
   33 - end    Name or descriptive text

Station codes are assigned by NEIC and registered by both the NEIC and the
ISC. Codes may be suggested by the station operator and will be accepted
if possible.

The status code will be one of the following;

    R  Reserved for future use 
    C  Closed (station no longer operating)
    U  Unreported
    F  Forbidden

A blank status code means the station is operating.

Latitude and longitude are listed in degrees, minutes and seconds
to the tenth of a second, with no spaces between values.

Elevation is listed in meters to the tenth of a meter.

If you need additional information, please contact the NEIC at:

         U. S. Geological Survey
         Box 25046, MS 967
         Denver Federal Center
         Denver CO 80225

         Internet   sedas@neis.cr.usgs.gov
         Phone      (303) 273-8500
         Fax        (303) 273-8450
