Analysis of Seismic Data for the Rio Blanco Explosion
Abstract
Seismic analysis of RIO BLANCO, an underground nuclear explosion for gas stimulation, was performed using LRSM, LPE, and array recordings. Although a multiple detonation, RIO BLANCO was similar to other western U.S. shots and especially RULISON, another gas-stimulation explosion 55 km away. Magnitude- yield relations, shear generation, and spectral content of RIO BLANCO were not untypical for underground explosions. A source function which includes p(P) and P(spall) was inferred from the seismic data. An accurate location was obtained for RIO BLANCO using travel-time anomalies for RULISON.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 19, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA005781
Entities
People
- D. H. Von Seggern