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  <dc:contributor>K. Van Wijk</dc:contributor>
  <dc:creator>M.M. Haney</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2008</dc:date>
  <dc:description>We present a theory for multiply-scattered waves in layered media which takes into account wave interference. The inclusion of interference in the theory leads to a new description of the phenomenon of wave localization and its impact on the apparent attenuation of seismic waves. We use the theory to estimate the localization length at a CO2 sequestration site in New Mexico at sonic frequencies (2 kHz) by performing numerical simulations with a model taken from well logs. Near this frequency, we find a localization length of roughly 180 m, leading to a localization-induced quality factor Q of 360.</dc:description>
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  <dc:identifier>10.1190/1.3063961</dc:identifier>
  <dc:language>en</dc:language>
  <dc:title>Dynamic aspects of apparent attenuation and wave localization in layered media</dc:title>
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