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A final report on computed magneto-telluric curves for hypothetical models of crustal structure
Several mathematical models were investigated to determine the capa-bilities of the magneto-telluric method for determining the resistivity structure of the earth's crust. The model parameters were based on the crust model proposed by Keller (1963). The mathematical technique used was developed by Cagniard (1953). The investigations indicate that a three-layer model approximation of the crust and mantle is the most detailed model warranted in inter-preting the information provided by the magneto-telluric method about the lower crust. Only the thickness of the lower crust can be determined, and not the resistivity.
Suggested Citation
Pritchard, J., 1965, A final report on computed magneto-telluric curves for hypothetical models of crustal structure: Crustal Studies Technical Letters 32, ii, 15 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/70044066.
Publication type
Report
Publication Subtype
USGS Unnumbered Series
Title
A final report on computed magneto-telluric curves for hypothetical models of crustal structure
Series title
Crustal Studies Technical Letters
Series number
32
DOI
10.3133/70044066
Year Published
1965
Language
English
Publisher
U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location
Reston, VA
Contributing office(s)
Earthquake Science Center, Menlo Park Science Center