Theoretical seismogram constraints on some crustal velocity models in the central United States |
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| Authors: | Robert B Herrmann Gerard W Fischer |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Saint Louis University, 63103 St. Louis, MO, USA;(2) Saint Louis University, USA;(3) Present address: Gulf Research and Development Co., 15230 Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
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| Abstract: | Summary Earthquake investigations in the central United States require a realistic crustal model for accurate location of seismic events, for the determination of earthquake source parameters, and for theoretical ground motion prediction for an assumed earthquake source. A number of crustal models have been proposed which were based on first arrival refraction data obtained from artificial and natural seismic sources.The reflectivity method for generating realistic theoretical seismograms is used together with recently acquired refraction survey data to distinguish among several of the proposed crustal models. The data used in this study preclude a definitive statement about the nature of the lower crust in the region. However, a crust with two or more layers in the upper 20 km immediately below the basement is preferred. The absence of prominent near yertical reflections suggests that the layers may be separated by rapid velocity gradients rather than by sharp discontinuities. |
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| Keywords: | Crustal model Central U S |
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