GEOL 453/653 - Geophysical Applications
Readings for discussion Mon. April 6

Required materials are available as noted. You may abstract one or a combination of any of the above. Bring your abstract to the discussion section.

Required Reading

Klemperer, 1987, A relation between continental heat flow and the seismic reflectivity of the lower crust: Jour. Geophysics, v. 61, pages 1-11. Class shelf in LME 320; or PDF version.

Larkin, S.P. Levander, A. Pullammanappallil, S. TI Is the Moho flat? Seismic evidence for a rough crust-mantle interface beneath the northern Basin and range. JT Geology. DA MAY 01 1997 v 25 n 5 PG 451. Class shelf in LME 320.


Important 1980s Studies

de Voogd, Serpa, and Brown, 1988, Crustal extension and magmatic processes: COCORP profiles from Death Valley and the Rio Grande rift: GSA Bull., v. 100, pages 1550-1567.

McGeary and Warner, 1985, Seismic profiling the continental lithosphere: Nature, v. 317, pages 795-797. Reflective structures in the upper mantle.

Klemperer and the BIRPS Group, 1987, Reflectivity of the crystalline crust: hypotheses and tests: Geophys. J. Roy. Astron. Soc., v. 89, pages 217-222. Origin of lower crustal reflectivity.

Warner, 1987, The Moho, isostasy, and deep seismic reflections: Geophys. J. Roy. Astron. Soc., v. 88, pages 425-435. Explanation of constant Moho reflection time.

Brocher, 1981, Geometry and physical properties of the Socorro, New Mexico, magma bodies: J. Geophys. Res., v. 86, pages 9420-9432. Reflection and refraction constraints.

Brown et al., 1980, Deep structure of the Rio Grande rift from seismic reflection profiling: J. Geophys. Res., v. 85, pages 4773-4800. An initial report, with field parameters.

de Voogd et al., 1986, Death Valley bright spot: a midcrustal magma body in the southern Great Basin, California?: Geology, v. 14, pages 64-67. Another initial report.


Recent Studies

Abramovitz, T. Berthelsen, A. Thybo, H. TI Proterozoic sutures and terranes in the southeastern Baltic Shield interpreted from BABEL deep seismic data. JT Tectonophysics. DA MAR 15 1997 v 270 n 3 / 4 PG 259.

Adams, D. C. Miller, K. C. Kargl, Y. TI Reconciling physical properties with surface seismic data from a layered mafic intrusion. JT Tectonophysics. DA MAR 30 1997 v 271 n 1 / 2 PG 59.

Aprea, Claudia Unsworth, Martyn Booker, John TI Resistivity structure of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Lowlands. JT Geophysical research letters. . DA JAN 01 1998 v 25 n 1 PG 109.

Avedik, F. Hirn, A. Sachpazi, M. TI "Single-bubble" marine source offers new perspectives for lithospheric exploration. JT Tectonophysics. DA DEC 30 1996 v 267 n 1 / 4 PG 57.

Balch, Robert S. Hartse, Hans E. Lin, Kuo-wan TI A New Map of the Geographic Extent of the Socorro Mid-Crustal Magma Body. JT Bulletin of the seismological society of america DA FEB 01 1997 v 87 n 1 PG 174.

Bear, Glenn W. Rupp, John A. Rudman, Albert J. TI Seismic Interpretation of the Deep Structure of the Wabash Valley Fault System. (Geol 453 eq.) JT Seismological research letters. DA JUL 01 1997 v 68 n 4 PG 624

Chalouan, Ahmed Saji, Rachida Bally, Albert W. TI Neogene Tectonic Evolution of the Southwestern Alboran Basin as Inferred from Seismic Data Off Morocco. JT Aapg bulletin. DA JUL 01 1997 v 81 n 7 PG 1161.

Closure of the Tornquist sea: Constraints from MONA LISA deep seismic reflection data. JT Geology. DA DEC 01 1997 v 25 n 12 PG 1071.

Cosgrove, J.W. TI The influence of mechanical anisotropy on the behaviour of the lower crust. JT Tectonophysics. DA OCT 15 1997 v 280 n 1 / 2 PG 1.

Culshaw, N.G. Jamieson, R.A. Reynolds, P.H. TI Transect across the northwestern Grenville orogen, Georgian Bay, Ontario: Polystage convergence and extension in the lower orogenic crust. JT Tectonics. DA DEC 01 1997 v 16 n 6 PG 966.

Deemer, Sharon Hurich, Charles TI Seismic image of the basal portion of the Bjerkreim-Sokndal layered intrusion. JT Geology. DA DEC 01 1997 v 25 n 12 PG 1107.

Djomani, Y. H. Poudjom Diament, M. Wilson, M. TI Lithospheric structure across the Adamawa plateau (Cameroon) from gravity studies. JT Tectonophysics. DA MAY 30 1997 v 273 n 3 / 4 PG 317.

Doring, J. Gotze, H. -J. Kaban, M. K. TI Preliminary study of the gravity field of the southern Urals along the URSEIS '95 siesmic profile. JT Tectonophysics. DA JUL 30 1997 v 276 n 1 / 4 PG 49.

Enderle, U. Tittgemeyer, M. Fuchs, K. TI Scales of structure in the lithosphere -- images of processes. JT Tectonophysics. DA JUL 10 1997 v 275 n 1 / 3 PG 165.

Fleming, P. D. TI Inherited deformation structures in metasedimentary enclaves in granites as "windows" into deeper levels of the crust. JT Tectonophysics. DA DEC 30 1996 v 267 n 1 / 4 PG 177.

Fredrickson, J. K., and Onstott, T. C., 1996, Microbes deep inside the earth: Scientific American, v. 275 no. 4 (Oct.), p. 68-73. LME 320.

Fuchs, K. TI Synopsis SFB 108--stress and stress release in the lithosphere. JT Tectonophysics. DA JUL 10 1997 v 275 n 1 / 3 PG 1.

Fyfe, W. S. TI Deep fluids and volatile recycling: crust to mantle. JT Tectonophysics. DA JUL 10 1997 v 275 n 1 / 3 PG 243.

Ghiorse, W.C. TI Subterranean Life. JT Science. DA FEB 07 1997 v 275 n 5301 PG 789.

Godfrey, N. J. Beaudoin, B. C. Klemperer, S. L. TI Ophiolitic basement to the Great Valley forearc basin, California, from seismic and gravity data: Implications for crustal growth at the North American continental margin. JT Geological society of america bulletin. DA DEC 01 1997 v 109 n 12 PG 1536.

Hammer, P.T.C. Clowes, R.M. TI Moho reflectivity patterns--a comparison of Canadian Lithoprobe transects. JT Tectonophysics. DA FEB 15 1997 v 269 n 3 / 4 PG 179.

Henstock, T.J. Levender, A. Hole, J.A. TI Deformation in the Lower Crust of the San Andreas Fault System in Northern California. JT Science. DA OCT 24 1997 v 278 n 5338 PG 650.

Hirn, A. Sapin, M. Mei, J. TI Increase in melt fraction along a south-north traverse below the Tibetan Plateau: evidence from seismology. JT Tectonophysics. DA MAY 20 1997 v 273 n 1 / 2 PG 17.

Huber, K. Fuchs, K. Schmitt, D. TI Analysis of borehole televiewer measurements in the Vorotilov drillhole, Russia -- first results. JT Tectonophysics. DA JUL 10 1997 v 275 n 1 / 3 PG 261.

Huenges, Ernst Lauterjung, Jorn Kern, Hartmut TI Seismic velocity, density, thermal conductivity, and heat production of cores from the KTB pilot hole. JT Geophysical research letters. . DA FEB 01 1997 v 24 n 3 PG 345.

Huenges, Ernst TI Factors controlling the variances of seismic velocity, density, thermal conductivity, and heat production of cores from the KTB pilot hole. JT Geophysical research letters. . DA FEB 01 1997 v 24 n 3 PG 341.

Ji, S. Long, C. Salisbury, M. TI Seismic reflectivity of a finely layered, granulite-facies ductile shear zone in the southern Grenville Province (Quebec). JT Tectonophysics. DA SEP 30 1997 v 279 n 1 / 4 PG 113.

Juhlin, C. Bliznetsov, M. Glushkov, A. TI Seismic imaging of reflectors in the SG4 borehole, Middle Urals, Russia. JT Tectonophysics. DA JUL 30 1997 v 276 n 1 / 4 PG 1.

Kerr, Andrew Hall, Jeremy Ryan, Bruce TI New reflections on the structure and evolution of the Makkovikian-Ketilidian Orogen in Labrador and southern Greenland. JT Tectonics. DA DEC 01 1997 v 16 n 6 PG 942.

Kohler, Monica D. Davis, Paul M. TI Crustal Thickness Variations in Southern California from Los Angeles Region Seismic Experiment Passive Phase Teleseismic Travel Times. JT Bulletin of the seismological society of america DA OCT 01 1997 v 87 n 5 PG 1330.

Korbe, M. Stiller, M. Ruhl, T. TI Migration of the 3-D deep-seismic reflection survey at the KTB location, Oberfalz, Germany. JT Tectonophysics. DA MAR 30 1997 v 271 n 1 / 2 PG 135.

Lee, S. van der Nolet, G. TI Seismic image of the subducted trailing fragments of the Farallon plate. JT Nature. DA MAR 20 1997 v 386 n 6622 PG 266.

MacCready, Tyler Snoke, Arthur W. Howard, Keith A. TI Mid-crustal flow during Tertiary extension in the Ruby Mountains core complex, Nevada. JT Geological society of america bulletin. DA DEC 01 1997 v 109 n 12 PG 1576.

Mandler, H. A. F. Clowes, R. M. TI Evidence for extensive tabular intrusions in the Precambrian shield of western Canada: A 160-km-long sequence of bright reflections. JT Geology. DA MAR 01 1997 v 25 n 3 PG 271.

Mayer, G. Mai, P. M. Fuchs, K. TI The deep crust of the Southern Rhine Graben: reflectivity and seismicity as images of dynamic processes. JT Tectonophysics. DA JUL 10 1997 v 275 n 1 / 3 PG 15.

McBride, John H. Sargent, Michael L. Potter, Christopher J. TI Investigating Possible Earthquake-Related Structure Beneath the Southern Illinois Basin from Seismic Reflection. (Geol 453 eq.) JT Seismological research letters. DA JUL 01 1997 v 68 n 4 PG 641

Midgley, J. P. Blundell, D. J. TI Deep seismic structure and thermo-mechanical modelling of continental collision zones. SI 0040-1951(19970520)273:1:2L.155:DSST;1- JT Tectonophysics. DA MAY 20 1997 v 273 n 1 / 2 PG 155.

Mohan, G. Rai, S.S. Panza, G.F. TI Shear velocity structure of the laterally heterogeneous crust and uppermost mantle beneath the Indian region. JT Tectonophysics. DA AUG 30 1997 v 277 n 4 PG 259.

MONA LISA -- Deep seismic investigations of the lithosphere in the southeastern North Sea. JT Tectonophysics. DA JAN 30 1997 v 269 n 1 / 2 PG 1.

Newman, R. White, N. TI Rheology of the continental litosphere inferred from sedimentary basins. JT Nature. DA FEB 13 1997 v 385 n 6617 PG 621.

Nomikos, K. Vallianatos, F. TI Transient electric variations associated with large intermediate-depth earthquakes in South Aegean. JT Tectonophysics. DA JAN 30 1997 v 269 n 1 / 2 PG 171.

Novak, O. Ritter, J. R. R. Fuchs, K. TI An integrated model for the deep structure of the Chyulu Hills volcanic field, Kenya. JT Tectonophysics. DA SEP 15 1997 v 278 n 1 / 4 PG 187. KRISP

Papasikas, N. Juhlin, C. TI Interpretation of reflections from the central part of the Siljan Ring impact structure based on results from the Stenberg-1 borehole. JT Tectonophysics. DA FEB 15 1997 v 269 n 3 / 4 PG 237.

Pili, E. Ricard, Y. Sheppard, S.M.F. TI Lithospheric shear zones and mantle-crust connections. JT Tectonophysics. DA OCT 15 1997 v 280 n 1 / 2 PG 15.

Pinter, Nicholas Brandon, Mark T. TI How Erosion Builds Mountains. SU What titanic forces does it take to build a mountain? Volcanic eruptions and energetic collisions between seismic plates, heaving the earth skyward, come to mind. Paradoxically, though, the genesis of mountains depends just as much on the more gradually destructive power of wind and water. JT Scientific American. DA APR 01 1997 v 276 n 4 PG 74.

Poupinet, G. Thouvenot, F. Rackitov, V. A. TI Teleseismic tomography across the middle Urals: lithospheric trace of an ancient continental collision. JT Tectonophysics. DA JUL 30 1997 v 276 n 1 / 4 PG 19.

Pratson, L. F., and Haxby, W. F., 1997, Panoramas of the seafloor: Scientific American, v. 276 no. 6 (June), p. 82-87. LME 320.

Pribnow, Dan F. C. Winter, Helmuth R. TI Radiogenic heat production in the upper third of continental crust from KTB. JT Geophysical research letters. . DA FEB 01 1997 v 24 n 3 PG 349.

Prodehl, C. Fuchs, K. Mechie, J. TI Seismic-refraction studies of the Afro-Arabian rift system--a brief review. JT Tectonophysics. DA SEP 15 1997 v 278 n 1 / 4 PG 1.

Prodehl, C. Ritter, J. R. R. Riaroh, D. TI The KRISP 94 lithospheric investigation of southern Kenya--the experiments and their main results. JT Tectonophysics. DA SEP 15 1997 v 278 n 1 / 4 PG 121.

Ranero, C.R. Reston, T.J. Gnibidenko, H. TI Reflective oceanic crust formed at a fast-spreading center in the Pacific. JT Geology. DA JUN 01 1997 v 25 n 6 PG 499.

Ravaut, P. Bayer, R. Yahya-ey, A. Al TI Structure and evolution of the northern Oman margin: gravity and seismic constraints over the Zagros-Makran-Oman collision zone. JT Tectonophysics. DA SEP 30 1997 v 279 n 1 / 4 PG 253.

Ritter, J. R. R. Evans, J. R. TI Deep structure of Medicine Lake volcano, California. JT Tectonophysics. DA JUL 10 1997 v 275 n 1 / 3 PG 221.

Ross, Gerald M. Eaton, David W. TI Winagami reflection sequence: Seismic evidence for postcollisional magmatism in the Proterozoic of western Canada. JT Geology. DA MAR 01 1997 v 25 n 3 PG 199.

Ryu, J. V. TI Seeing through seismically difficult rocks unconventionally. JT Geophysics. DA JUL 01 1997 v 62 n 4 PG 1177

Sachpazi, M. Hirn, A. Nicolich, R. TI A first coincident normal-incidence and wide-angle approach to studying the extending Aegean crust. JT Tectonophysics. DA MAR 15 1997 v 270 n 3 / 4 PG 301.

Sapin, M. Hirn, A. TI Seismic structure and evidence for eclogitization during the Himalayan convergence. JT Tectonophysics. DA MAY 20 1997 v 273 n 1 / 2 PG 1.

Schueller, Werner Morozov, Igor B. Smithson, Scott B. TI Crustal and Uppermost Mantle Velocity Structure of Northern Eurasia along the Profile Quartz. JT Bulletin of the seismological society of america DA APR 01 1997 v 87 n 2 PG 414.

Schulmann, K. TI Foreword: Thermal and Mechanical Interactions in Deep-Seated Rocks. JT Tectonophysics. DA OCT 15 1997 v 280 n 1 / 2 PG ix.

Shapiro, V. A. Fedorova, N. V. Kimbell, G. S. TI Preliminary investigation of the crustal structure of the southern Urals by geomagnetic methods. JT Tectonophysics. DA JUL 30 1997 v 276 n 1 / 4 PG 35.

Simiyu, S. M. Keller, G. R. TI An integrated analysis of lithospheric structure across the East African plateau based on gravity anomalies and recent seismic studies. JT Tectonophysics. DA SEP 15 1997 v 278 n 1 / 4 PG 291.

Sobolev, S. V. Zeyen, H. Fuchs, K. TI Upper mantle temperatures and lithosphere--asthenosphere system beneath the French Massif Central constrained by seismic, gravity, petrologic and thermal observations. JT Tectonophysics. DA JUL 10 1997 v 275 n 1 / 3 PG 143.

Taylor, S. Ross McLennan, Scott M. The Evolution of Continental Crust. Scientific American. JAN 01 1996 v 274 n 1 p. 76 The continents not only rise above the level of the seas, they float atop far denser rocks below. Of all the worlds in the solar system, only our own has sustained enough geologic activity through the constant movement of its tectonic plates to create such huge, stable landmasses.

TORELLI, L R SARTORI, N ZITELLINI MARINE AND PETROLEUM GEOLOGY, v 14, 1997 pp. 125-138. The giant chaotic body in the Atlantic Ocean off Gibraltar: new results from a deep seismic reflection survey.

Wannamaker, P. E. Johnston, J. M. Booker, J. R. TI Anatomy of the southern Cordilleran hingeline, Utah and Nevada, from deep electric resistivity profiling. JT Geophysics. DA JUL 01 1997 v 62 n 4 PG 1069.

Zeyen, H. Novak, O. Hirn, A. TI Refraction-seismic investigations of the northern Massif Central (France). JT Tectonophysics. DA JUL 10 1997 v 275 n 1 / 3 PG 99.

Zeyen, H. Volker, F. Altherr, R. TI Styles of continental rifting: crust-mantle detachment and mantle plumes. JT Tectonophysics. DA SEP 15 1997 v 278 n 1 / 4 PG 329.