Key elements of regional seismic velocity models for long period ground motion simulations

Journal of Seismology
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Regional 3-D seismic velocity models used for broadband strong motion simulations must include compressional-wave velocity (Vp), shear-wave velocity (Vs), intrinsic attenuation (Qp, Qs), and density. Vs and Qs are the most important of these parameters because the strongest ground motions are generated chiefly by shear- and surface-wave arrivals. Because Vp data are more common than Vs data, many researchers first develop a Vp model and convert it to a Vs model. I describe recent empirical relations between Vs, Vp, Qs, Qp, and density that allow velocity models to be rapidly and accurately calculated. ?? Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2007.
Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Key elements of regional seismic velocity models for long period ground motion simulations
Series title Journal of Seismology
DOI 10.1007/s10950-007-9061-3
Volume 12
Issue 2
Year Published 2008
Language English
Larger Work Type Article
Larger Work Subtype Journal Article
Larger Work Title Journal of Seismology
First page 217
Last page 221
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