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E. Fenyvesi

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Infrasound Newtonian Noise Estimation at the Einstein Telescope Candidate Site Sos Enattos

We investigate the seasonal variability of atmospheric infrasound and its contribution to Newtonian noise (NN) at the Sos Enattos site, a leading candidate location for the Einstein Telescope (ET). Infrasound data recorded at three stations -- SOE0 (surface), SOE1 ($-84$ m), and SOE3 ($-160$ m) -- are analyzed over multiple seasons to characterize both temporal variability and the depth dependence of the acoustic field. The amplitude spectral density (ASD) at 1 Hz exhibits a clear seasonal modulation, with winter levels exceeding summer values by 10--15 dB, primarily driven by variations in wind conditions. Using the measured pressure spectra, we estimate the corresponding NN contribution within a standard atmospheric coupling framework. At the surface station (SOE0), the median characteristic strain reaches $\sim 10^{-22}$ at 1 Hz, whereas at the deepest underground station (SOE3) it decreases to $\sim 10^{-27}$, corresponding to a suppression of approximately five orders of magnitude. Across all stations and environmental conditions, the inferred NN remains well below the ET-D design sensitivity curve in the 1--10 Hz frequency band. These results demonstrate the strong attenuation of infrasound-induced NN with depth and confirm that atmospheric infrasound does not constitute a limiting noise source for underground gravitational-wave detectors at this site.

astro-ph.IM

Report on a pre-earthquake signal detection by enhanced Eötvös torsion balance

More than 30 minutes before the earthquake event in Florina, Greece at 21:43:47(UTC) on 9th January 2022 an enhanced Eötvös torsion balance registered unidentified signals in the Jánossy Underground Research Laboratory in Budapest, Hungary. These signals were not visible on the seismograms, although seismic noises are continuously recorded by a side-by-side broadband seismometer. Moreover, seismological stations did not detect anything unusual, they presented a negative confirmation of the events. Our observation suggests that torsion balances might effectively detect precursory earthquake signals from a considerable distance. Such a finding could trigger the development of new observational devices and networks and can provide novel knowledge about the origin and mechanism of earthquake phenomena.

physics.geo-ph

Long term measurements from the Mátra Gravitational and Geophysical Laboratory

Summary of the long term data taking, related to one of the proposed next generation ground-based gravitational detector's location is presented here. Results of seismic and infrasound noise, electromagnetic attenuation and cosmic muon radiation measurements are reported in the underground Matra Gravitational and Geophysical Laboratory near Gyöngyösoroszi, Hungary. The collected seismic data of more than two years is evaluated from the point of view of the Einstein Telescope, a proposed third generation underground gravitational wave observatory. Applying our results for the site selection will significantly improve the signal to nose ratio of the multi-messenger astrophysics era, especially at the low frequency regime.

astro-ph.IM

First report of long term measurements of the {MGGL} laboratory in the {M}átra mountain range

Matra Gravitational and Geophysical Laboratory (MGGL) has been established near Gyöngyösoroszi, Hungary in 2015, in the cavern system of an unused ore mine. The Laboratory is located at 88~m below the surface, with the aim to measure and analyse the advantages of the underground installation of third generation gravitational wave detectors. Specialized instruments have been installed to measure seismic, infrasound, electromagnetic noise, and the variation of the cosmic muon flux. In the preliminary (RUN-0) test period, March-August 2016, data collection has been accomplished. In this paper we describe the research potential of the MGGL, list the installed equipments and summarize the experimental results of RUN-0. Here we report RUN-0 data, that prepares systematic and synchronized data collection of the next run period.

physics.ins-det