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For geologic carbon storage (GCS) to reach full commercial capabilities, reoccurring measurement monitoring, and verification (MMV) operations need to be optimized. Co-locating multiphysics MMV capabilities within a sparse network will lower the MMV footprint and reduce redundant infrastructure providing cost savings. Integrating permanent passive seismic arrays for microseismic monitoring and active seismic surveys advances these goals. The passive network of four SADAR compact volumetric phased arrays monitoring seismicity at the Newell County Field Research Station has recently been demonstrated for active-source imaging with the objective of integrating seismic monitoring capabilities. Routinely performed VSP surveys are suitable for generating optimum-offset images using the individual SADAR phased arrays. Coherent processing of the SADAR array data provides signal enhancements that benefit both passive seismic monitoring and active-source seismic reflection functions, improving results for both over networks of single-sensors. Integrating active-source seismic acquisition with the SADAR network passive monitoring infrastructure allows for frequent conformance and containment verification at GCS projects, thereby providing early warning of anomalies. The integrated seismic system will also provide a common foundation for including other technologies into multiphysics monitoring nodes