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+# Original Dataset
+space_apps_2024_seismic_detection/
+
+
+
 # Byte-compiled / optimized / DLL files
 __pycache__/
 *.py[cod]
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+# Demo submission of team PL LTD DM for Nasa Space Apps Challenge 2024
+
+Hi!
+
+
+## How to use
+
+0. Clone repo
+1. Set up the requirements
+3. Download and unzip the dataset provided by the hackathon
+4. Run program
+