Decomposition of the elastic tensor and geophysical applications
JT Browaeys, S Chevrot - Geophysical Journal International, 2004 - academic.oup.com
Elasticity is described in general by a fourth-order tensor with 21 independent coefficients,
which corresponds to the triclinic symmetry class. However seismological observations are …
which corresponds to the triclinic symmetry class. However seismological observations are …
D-Rex, a program for calculation of seismic anisotropy due to crystal lattice preferred orientation in the convective upper mantle
E Kaminski, NM Ribe… - Geophysical Journal …, 2004 - academic.oup.com
Models of development of lattice preferred orientation (LPO) of crystals aggregates in
convective flow are necessary to interpret the anisotropic seismic signature of the Earth′ s …
convective flow are necessary to interpret the anisotropic seismic signature of the Earth′ s …
Constraints on the evolution and vertical coherency of deformation in the Northern Aegean from a comparison of geodetic, geologic and seismologic data
C Kreemer, N Chamot-Rooke, X Le Pichon - Earth and Planetary Science …, 2004 - Elsevier
We study the 3-D strain evolution of the northern Aegean and the vertical coherency of
deformation. We observe that finite strain orientations in the mantle inferred from published …
deformation. We observe that finite strain orientations in the mantle inferred from published …
Shear‐wave splitting in Ethiopia: Precambrian mantle anisotropy locally modified by Neogene rifting
EM Gashawbeza, SL Klemperer… - Geophysical …, 2004 - Wiley Online Library
Twenty‐six broadband seismic stations in an areal array spanning 500× 500 km across
Ethiopia were used for shear‐wave splitting studies. Our results show small‐to‐moderate …
Ethiopia were used for shear‐wave splitting studies. Our results show small‐to‐moderate …
Strain‐induced seismic anisotropy of wadsleyite polycrystals and flow patterns in the mantle transition zone
We use forward models based on recent high‐pressure experimental data on mantle
minerals to predict the seismic anisotropy produced by plastic strain of orthorhombic …
minerals to predict the seismic anisotropy produced by plastic strain of orthorhombic …
Delay times and shear wave splitting in the Mediterranean region
C Schmid, S Van Der Lee… - Geophysical Journal …, 2004 - academic.oup.com
We measure SKS splitting parameters and P and S delay times in the Mediterranean region
using broad-band recordings from the temporary MIDSEA array and permanent networks …
using broad-band recordings from the temporary MIDSEA array and permanent networks …
A surface wave analysis of seismic anisotropy beneath eastern North America
JB Gaherty - Geophysical Journal International, 2004 - academic.oup.com
The nature of upper-mantle seismic anisotropy beneath central and eastern North America
has been evaluated using the phase velocities of surface waves traversing the length of the …
has been evaluated using the phase velocities of surface waves traversing the length of the …
Mantle deformation during slow seafloor spreading constrained by observations of seismic anisotropy in the western Atlantic
During mantle flow at mid-ocean ridges, viscous shear deformation imparts a structural
fabric that remains in the lithosphere as it cools, preserving a record of ridge processes over …
fabric that remains in the lithosphere as it cools, preserving a record of ridge processes over …
Upper mantle S-wave speed heterogeneity and anisotropy beneath the North Atlantic from regional surface wave tomography: the Iceland and Azores plumes
S Pilidou, K Priestley, O Gudmundsson… - Geophysical Journal …, 2004 - academic.oup.com
We present a high-resolution Sv-wave velocity and azimuthal anisotropy model for the upper
mantle beneath the North Atlantic and surrounding region derived from the analysis of over …
mantle beneath the North Atlantic and surrounding region derived from the analysis of over …
Strain modelling, seismic anisotropy and coupling at strike-slip boundaries: Applications in New Zealand and the San Andreas fault
MK Savage, KM Fischer, CE Hall - Geological Society, London …, 2004 - lyellcollection.org
Despite similar surface transform faulting behaviour, observed shear-wave splitting patterns
in the California and New Zealand plate boundary regions are markedly different. To better …
in the California and New Zealand plate boundary regions are markedly different. To better …