Something I forgot

Take a look at this weird thing, which was located near the Visitor Center at Organ Pipe. I asked a Ranger what it was, and she remarked that she’d never even seen it. Looks like some kind of seismic measuring device? Can anyone shed some light on this?

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I have no idea other than what others have suggested.

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Judy Crankshaw on March 11, 2017 at 10:53 am said:

Think I’m going to pursue this and get a definitive answer. It’s one of those things I just can’t quite let go of.

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It is a contemporary sculpture incorporating wind chimes and indigenous people’s dream catchers conceived to provide a visual, aural and tactile experience for Midwest traveler sensibilities.

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Judy Crankshaw on March 9, 2017 at 1:47 pm said:

Of course!

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Check this out… https://www.cefns.nau.edu/Orgs/aeic/seismic_monitoring.html

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Judy Crankshaw on March 9, 2017 at 4:08 pm said:

Thanks, Liz. For me, this confirms (sort of) our thinking that it is some sort of a seismic activity indicator. But, was it making a racket because of the wind, or was there an earthquake happening as I was taking the video? The questions continue….

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- Dave Staublin on March 9, 2017 at 5:15 pm said:
  
  Perhaps the wind chimes and cage are meant to keep birds or large mammals away so the device isn’t damaged.
  
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- Judy Crankshaw on March 9, 2017 at 8:26 pm said:
  
  Well, that makes sense. Never even considered it.
  
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