Recent faulting in western Nevada revealed by multi-scale seismic reflection
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Abstract
The main goal of this study is to compare different reflection methods used to image subsurface structure within different physical environments in western Nevada. With all the methods employed, the primary goal is fault imaging for structural information toward geothermal exploration and seismic hazard estimation. We use seismic CHIRP (a swept-frequency marine acquisition system), weight drop (an accelerated hammer source), and two different vibroseis systems to characterize fault structure. We focused our efforts in the Reno metropolitan area and the area within and surrounding Pyramid Lake in northern Nevada. These different methods have provided valuable constraints on the fault geometry and activity, as well as associated fluid movement. These are critical in evaluating the potential for large earthquakes in these areas, and geothermal exploration possibilities near these structures.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Recent faulting in western Nevada revealed by multi-scale seismic reflection |
| Series title | SEG Technical Program Expanded Abstracts |
| DOI | 10.1190/1.3627458 |
| Volume | 30 |
| Year Published | 2011 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Society of Exploration Geophysicists |
| Publisher location | Tulsa, OK |
| Contributing office(s) | Geologic Hazards Science Center |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | SEG Technical Program Expanded Abstracts |
| First page | 1373 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
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