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Full-Text Articles in Geophysics and Seismology
Estimating Subsurface Anisotropy: Combining Waveform Tomography And Simulated Annealing, Michael Victor Afanasiev
Estimating Subsurface Anisotropy: Combining Waveform Tomography And Simulated Annealing, Michael Victor Afanasiev
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Crosshole seismic tomography has been used by Vale to provide geophysical images of mineralized massive sulphides in the Eastern Deeps deposit at Voisey's Bay. High resolution seismic images are presented by applying acoustic waveform tomography to these data. In waveform tomography, an initial model is required which predicts the first arrival traveltimes to within a half-cycle of the lowest frequency in the data. Because seismic velocity anisotropy can be significant, the initial model must quantify the anisotropy, as well as the velocity, in order to meet the half-cycle criterion.
In our case study, difficulties were encountered in generating an accurate …
Strategies For Visco-Acoustic Waveform Inversion In The Laplace-Fourier Domain, With Application To The Nankai Subduction Zone, Rie Kamei
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Waveform inversion is a non-linear and ill-posed inverse problem, with the objective of utilizing the full information content of recorded seismic waveforms. A Laplace-Fourier domain implementation allows a natural `multiscale' approach that mitigates the non-linearity and ill-posedness by inverting low-frequency, early arrival data in the initial stages of inversion. High-frequency components, and late arrivals are incorporated at a later stage. This allows the development of robust inversion strategies capable of handling large wide-angle crustal surveys, leading to reliable, high-resolution velocity and attenuation models of crustal structures. I apply waveform inversion to extract a P-wave velocity model of the active megasplay …
Technique Design To Increase In-Situ Electrical Connections In A Cubic Anvil Press, Marie April Burford
Technique Design To Increase In-Situ Electrical Connections In A Cubic Anvil Press, Marie April Burford
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An experimental technique designed to increase in-situ electrical connections in a cubic anvil press has been developed. Two encompassing cell designs (extruded gasket and pre-formed gasket) were tested with several electrical barrier methods: PVD coatings, G-10/FR-4 and Canvas Electrical (C. E.) phenolic, Teflon and Al ceramic tubing.
Many variations of techniques were attempted and each (n)th attempt was founded on the experience from/observation of the results obtained with the (n-1)thtechnique variation. Eighteen pressure cell configurations were designed and tested. The cells with self-extruded gaskets were unsuccessful due to the destructive nature of the extruding gaskets on the …
An Investigation Into Earthquake Ground Motion Characteristics In Japan With Emphasis On The 2011 M9.0 Tohoku Earthquake, Hadi Ghofrani
An Investigation Into Earthquake Ground Motion Characteristics In Japan With Emphasis On The 2011 M9.0 Tohoku Earthquake, Hadi Ghofrani
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In this integrated study, ground-motion characteristics of one of the most devastating earthquakes in history, the 11th March 2011 Tohoku-oki earthquake (moment magnitude (M) 9.0), are investigated. The investigation centers on developing empirical and simulated-based ground-motion prediction models for this earthquake. These models allow prediction of expected ground motions from large interface (mega-thrust) earthquakes and estimation of their variability due to variability in input parameters, specifically source characteristics (e.g. slip distributions), propagation path, and site effects.
This research work can be divided into two main parts. In the first part, the influence of regional geologic structure, in …
Studies Of Aftershock Sequences Of Large Subduction Zone Earthquakes, Armick Ivanian
Studies Of Aftershock Sequences Of Large Subduction Zone Earthquakes, Armick Ivanian
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Amongst the different types of earthquakes, it is observed that the mega-thrust earthquakes, which occur in subduction zones, are the most devastating. The aftershock sequences following the mega-thrust earthquakes can also increase the level of seismic hazard, even in remote areas away from the mainshock fault zone. This thesis examines the statistical parameters of aftershock sequences of large subduction zone earthquakes that have occurred in the western and eastern Pacific Ocean. These parameters are vital for seismic hazard assessment of regions located near subduction zones. The results show that, on average, the Gutenberg-Richter exponent—the b-value—is markedly higher in the …
Relationships Between Earthquake Ground Motions And Modified Mercalli Intensity, Andrea Sweny
Relationships Between Earthquake Ground Motions And Modified Mercalli Intensity, Andrea Sweny
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With widespread Internet use, web-based earthquake reports are a valuable source of felt intensitydata with broad geographical coverage. Paired with ground motion data, Internet surveys like theUSGS Did You Feel It? (DYFI) website can be used to derive relationships between ground motionparameters and Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI). These are particularly important for regionswith sparse seismographic coverage where the quality and density of intensity data may be superiorto ground motion data. MMI-ground motion relationships are also needed to infer ground motionsof historical earthquakes.
Using well-documented earthquakes in across North America, we analyze correlations betweenfelt intensity and ground motions, including peak ground …