The Use of Pulse Shapes in Seismic Body Waves, to Determine the Nature of the Seismic Source
Abstract
This report describes some new and practical methods for using seismic body waves set up by an earthquake to learn about the motions which must have occurred at the seismic source. The method entails working with recordings of the observed pulse shape of ground motion, and matching this with synthetics that are appropriate for a fracture theory of earthquake faulting. We describe the theory, the details of the data analysis, and applications to several different earthquakes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 31, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA078981
Entities
People
- John L. Boatwright
- Leigh House
- Paul G. Richards
Organizations
- Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory