Epic
Popular Science magazine ranked EarthScope number 1 on their top 10 list of the Universe's most epic projects. Rankings were based on annual budget, physical size, scientific utility, what's in it for you and wow factor.
EarthScope's WOW factor includes: recording worldwide earthquakes; tracking magma movement under Yellowstone National Park; measuring plate motion in the western United States; recording environmental change over time (snow fall and vegetation changes); detecting meteors, tornados and hurricanes; and professional development workshops for teachers, museum educators and National Park staff.