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Uppermost Mantle Structure in the Middle East, Central Asia, Lake Baikal, and Far East from Pn Tomography and Sn Attenuation

Authors: Thomas Hearn; James Ni; Richard Rapine; Christopher Reese; NEW MEXICO STATE UNIV LAS CRUCES DEPT OF PHYSICS
 
Abstract: We have studied the propagation efficiencies of the Sn and Lg phases throughout China and produced summary maps. In addition, estimates of coda Q, Q for the Pn phase, and Q for the Lg phase for Tibet have been made. Sn has difficulty propagating across extended terrains in eastern China, the northern Tibetan plateau, and Mongolia. This makes it a difficult phase to use for nuclear monitoring purposes. Analysis of the Pn and Lg Q for northern Tibet show that partial melt both in the uppermost mantle and middle crust quickly attenuate these phases. Lg does propagate well over most of the rest of China, especially when it does not traverse major changes in crustal structure.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Final rept. 1 Jul 94-30 Jun 97
Pages: 36
Report Date: NOV 97
Contract Number: F49620-94-1-0310
Report Number: A218233
Keywords relating to this report:
*SEISMIC DATA
ATTENUATION
CHINA
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
EARTH CRUST
EARTH MANTLE
SOUTH ASIA
TERRAIN
WAVE PROPAGATION
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