Statistics – Computation
Scientific paper
Dec 2005
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2005georl..3223309m&link_type=abstract
Geophysical Research Letters, Volume 32, Issue 23, CiteID L23309
Statistics
Computation
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Seismology: Oceanic Crust, Seismology: Subduction Zones (1207, 1219, 1240), Seismology: Computational Seismology
Scientific paper
The structure and alterations of subducted oceanic lithosphere (e.g., thickness and seismic velocity of oceanic crust) can be obtained by analyzing guided seismic waves generated by earthquakes within the slab (Wadati-Benioff zone). In northern Chile prominent secondary phases from intermediate-depth seismicity, observed in the forearc region can be interpreted as guided waves. For the observation of guided waves it is usually required to have stations close to the wave guide, a fact which is not directly given for forearc stations in subduction zone environments. With the help of finite difference simulations we model the decoupling mechanism of guided waves at the contact between the descending oceanic plate and the upper plate crust where the wave guide is opened due to the equalization of seismic velocities. Provided that suited stations are available, this mechanism allows for the use of intermediate depth seismicity to study the shallow subduction zone structure (<=100 km depth).
Haberland Christian
Martin Sebastian
Rietbrock Andreas
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