Readings Abstract due to October 18, Saturday. You may abstract one or a combination of any of these or suggest any papers you want to present not listed below.
Louie, J. N., 2001, Faster, better: Shear-wave velocities to 100 meters depth from refraction microtremor arrays: Bull. Seismol. Soc. Amer., 91, 347-364.
Boore, D. M., and Brown, L. T., 1998, Comparing shear-wave velocity profiles from inversion of surface-wave phase velocities with downhole measurements; systematic differences between the CXW method and downhole measurements at six USC strong-motion sites: Seismol. Res. Lett., v. 69, p. 222-229.
Liu, H. P., Boore, D. M., Joyner, W. B., Oppenheimer, D. H., Warrick, R. E., Zhang, W., Hamilton, J. C., and Brown, L. T, 2000, Comparison of phase velocities from array measurements of Rayleigh waves associated with microtremor and results calculated from borehole shear-wave velocity profiles: Bull. Seismol. Soc. Amer., v. 90, p. 666-678.
Miller, R. D., Park, C. B., Ivanov, J. M., Xia, J., Laflen, D. R., and Gratton, C., 2000, MASW to investigate anomalous near-surface materials at the Indian Refinery in Lawrenceville, Illinois: Kansas Geol. Surv. Open-File Rept. 2000-4, Lawrence, Kansas, 48 pp. (Electronic version at http://www.kgs.ukans.edu/Geophysics/Reports2/Illinois.pdf)
McMechan, G. A., and Yedlin, M. J., 1981, Analysis of dispersive waves by wave field transformation: Geophysics, 46, p. 869-874.
Nazarian, S., and Stokoe II, K. H., 1984, In situ shear wave velocities from spectral analysis of surface waves: Proceedings of the World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 8, San Francisco, Calif., July 21-28.
Seekins, Linda C. , Boatwright, Jack, and Fumal, Tom, 1999, Soil type and shaking hazard in the San Francisco Bay Area: U.S. Geological Survey maps available at the Internet address http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/hazprep/soil_type/ .
Majer et al., 1988, Fracture detection using P-wave and S-wave vertical seismic profiles at The Geysers geothermal field: Geophysics, v. 53, p. 76-84.
Gang, T. Goulty, N.R. Seismic inversion for coal-seam thicknesses: trials from the Belvoir coalfield, England. Geophysical prospecting. MAY 01 1997 v 45 n 3, p. 535
Li, X.-P. Elimination of higher modes in dispersive in-seam multimode Love waves. Geophysical prospecting. NOV 01 1997 v 45 n 6, p. 945
Leslie, J.M. Lawton, D.C. A refraction-seismic field study to determine the anisotropic parameters of shales. Geophysics. JUL 01 1999 v 64 n 4, p. 1247
Perez, M.A. Grechka, V. Michelena, R.J. Fracture detection in a carbonate reservoir using a variety of seismic methods. Geophysics. JUL 01 1999 v 64 n 4, p. 1266
Urosevic, M. Juhlin, C. Seismic anisotropy in the upper 500 m of the Southern Sydney Basin. Geophysics. NOV 01 1999 v 64 n 6, p. 1901
Zhou, C. Schuster, G.T. Harris, J.M. Elastic wave equation traveltime and waveform inversion of crosswell data. Geophysics. MAY 01 1997 v 62 n 3, p. 853
Brown, R.L. Seifert, D. Velocity dispersion: A tool for characterizing reservoir rocks. Geophysics. MAR 01 1997 v 62 n 2, p. 477.
Dominguez, Tonatiuh Rebollar, Cecilio J. Fabriol, Hubert Attenuation of Coda Waves at the Cerro Prieto Geothermal Field, Baja California, Mexico. Bulletin of the seismological society of america OCT 01 1997 v 87 n 5, p. 1368.
Lou, M. Rial, J. A. Malin, P. E. Modeling fault-zone guided waves of microearthquakes in a geothermal reservoir. Geophysics. JUL 01 1997 v 62 n 4, p. 1278
Lou, M. Shalev, E. Malin, P. E. Shear-wave splitting and fracture alignments at the Northwest Geysers, California. Geophysical research letters. . AUG 01 1997 v 24 n 15, p. 1895.
MacBeth, C. Li, X.-Y. Queen, J. Processing of a nine-component near-offset VSP for seismic anisotropy. Geophysics. MAR 01 1997 v 62 n 2, p. 676. Geol 757
Majer, E.L. Peterson, J.E. Rizer, W. Fracture detection using crosswell and single well surveys. Geophysics. MAR 01 1997 v 62 n 2, p. 495.
Palmer, 1986, Refraction seismics: Geophysical Press, 269 p. In the EMS library, call #TN269.H36. Good explanation of refraction methods including generalized reciprocal techniques.
Haeni, 1986, Application of seismic refraction methods in groundwater modeling studies in New England: Geophysics, v. 51, p. 236-249. Definition of aquifer geometry for flow modeling.
Al-Eqabi, G.I., and R.B. Herrmann, 1993, Ground roll: A potential tool for constraining shallow shear-wave structure, Geophysics 58, 713-719.
Ayres, A. Theilen, F. Relationship between P- and S-wave velocities and geological properties of near-surface sediments of the continental slope of the Barents Sea. Geophysical prospecting. JUL 01 1999 v 47 n 4, p. 431
Bonner, Jessie L. Herrin, Eugene T. Surface Wave Studies of the Sierra Madre Occidental of Northern Mexico. Bulletin of the seismological society of america OCT 01 1999 v 89 n 5, p. 1323
Devilee, R. J. R. ; Curtis, A. ; Roy-Chowdhury, K. 1999 An efficient, probabilistic neural network approach to solving inverse problems: Inverting surface wave velocities for Eurasian crustal thickness J. Geophys. Res. Vol. 104 , No. B12 , p. 28,841 (1999JB900273)
Pollitz, F. F. 1999 Regional velocity structure in northern California from inversion of scattered seismic surface waves J. Geophys. Res. Vol. 104 , No. B7 , p. 15,043 (1999JB900118)
Borcherdt, R. D., and Glassmoyer, G., 1992, On the characteristics of local geology and their influence on ground motions generated by the Loma Prieta earthquake in the San Francisco Bay region, California: Bull. Seimol. Soc. Amer., 82, p. 603-641.
Borcherdt, R. D., and Glassmoyer, G., 1994, Influences of local geology on strong and weak ground motions recorded in the San Francisco Bay region and their implications for site-specific building-code provisions: in R. D. Borcherdt, Ed., The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989 -- Strong Ground Motion, U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1551-A, p. A77-A108.
Rollins, K. M., Mchood, M. D., Hryciw, R. D., Homolka, M., and Shewbridge, S. E., 1994, Ground response on Treasure Island: in R. D. Borcherdt, Ed., The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989 -- Strong Ground Motion, U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1551-A, p. A109-A121.
Carlisle, H., and Rollins, K. M., 1994, Ground-response studies at the Alameda Naval Air Station: in R. D. Borcherdt, Ed., The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989 -- Strong Ground Motion, U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1551-A, p. A169-A179.
Field, E. H., Hough, S. E., Jacob, K. H., and Friberg, P. A., 1994, Site response in Oakland, California, near the failed section of the Nimitz Freeway: in R. D. Borcherdt, Ed., The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989 -- Strong Ground Motion, U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1551-A, p. A169-A179.
Cultrera, Giovanna Boore, David M. Dietel, Christopher M. Nonlinear Soil Response in the Vicinity of the Van Norman Complex Following the 1994 Northridge, California, Earthquake. Bulletin of the seismological society of america OCT 01 1999 v 89 n 5, p. 1214
Maxwell, S.H., Urbancic, I.T., 2001.The role of passive microseismic monitoring in the instrumented oil field, The Leading Ledge.
Ordaz, M. Reyes, C. Earthquake Hazard in Mexico City: Observations versus Computations. Bulletin of the seismological society of america OCT 01 1999 v 89 n 5, p. 1379
Scrivner, Craig W. Helmberger, Donald V. Variability of Ground Motions in Southern California--Data from the 1995 to 1996 Ridgecrest Sequence. Bulletin of the seismological society of america JUN 01 1999 v 89 n 3, p. 626
Stidham, C. Antolik, M. Romanowicz, B. Three-Dimensional Structure Influences on the Strong-Motion Wavefield of the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake. Bulletin of the seismological society of america OCT 01 1999 v 89 n 5, p. 1184
6. Case Histories
Al-Eqabi, G.I., and R.B. Herrmann, 1993, Ground roll: A potential tool for constraining shallow shear-wave structure, Geophysics 58, 713-719.
Ayers, 1990, Application and comparison of shallow seismic methods in the study of an alluvial aquifer: Ground Water, v. 27, p. 550. Refraction, common-offset, and common-midpoint mapping of bedrock relief.
Branham, k. L., and Steeples, D. W., 1988, Cavity detection using high resolution seismic reflection methods: Mining Engineering, v. 40, p 115-119.
Birkelo, Steeples, Miller, and Sophocleous, 1987, Seismic reflection study of a shallow aquifer during a pumping test: Ground Water, v. 25, p. 703. Ultra-high resolution imaging of depression cones.
Dobecki and Romig, 1985, Geotechnical and groundwater geophysics: Geophysics, v. 50, pages 2621-2636
Haeni, 1986, Application of seismic refraction methods in groundwater modeling studies in New England: Geophysics, v. 51, p. 236-249. Definition of aquifer geometry for flow modeling.
Harris, J., and Street, R., ~1991, Integrated seismic site characterization of the Paducah, Kentucky Area: Preliminary results: 23-37.
Greene, E., 1992, Seismic refraction survey of an alluvial aquifer within Rapid City, South Dakota, using a shotgun as an energy source; Proceedings of the Seventh National Outdoor Action Conference and Exposition, National Groundwater Association, Volume 15, Las Vegas, pp 339-348.
Gochioco, L. Cotten, S., 1989, Locating faults in underground coal mines using high resolution seismic reflection techniques: geophysics, v. 54, p. 1521-1527.
Gochioco, L., 1990, Seismic surveys for coal exploration and planning: Geophysics, The Leading Edge, pp25 -28.
Goforth and Hayward, 1991, Seismic reflection investigations of a bedrock surface buried under alluvium. Shear-wave profiling through an interfering water table.
Green and Mair, 1983, Subhorizontal fractures in a granitic pluton: their detection and implications for radioactive waste disposal: Geophysics, v. 48, p. 1428-1449. Seismic reflection characterization of contaminant pathways.
Henriet et al., 1983, Borehole seismic profiling and tube wave applications in a dam site investigation: Geophys. Prosp., v. 31, p. 72-86. In the EMS library. Reflection profiling turned on its side for foundation evaluation.
Hunter, J. A., Pullan, S. E., Burns, R. A., Gagne, R. M., and Good, R. L., 1984, Short Note: Shallow seismic reflection mapping of the overburden- bedrock interface with the engineering seismograph - some simple techniques: Geophysics, v. 49, p 1381-1385.
Kilty et al., 1986, Seismic refraction at Horse Mesa Dam: an application of the generalized reciprocal method: Geophysics, v. 51, p. 266-275. Bedrock-fill interface geometry at a difficult site.
Majer et al., 1988, Fracture detection using P-wave and S-wave vertical seismic profiles at The Geysers geothermal field: Geophysics, v. 53, p. 76-84. Borehole VSP bulk characterization methods.
Olsson et al., 1984, Geophysical investigations in Sweden for the characterization of a site for radioactive waste disposal - an overview: Geoexploration, v. 22, p. 187-201. Interdisciplinary location of fracture zone contaminant pathways.
Kilty et al., 1986, Seismic refraction at Horse Mesa Dam: an application of the generalized reciprocal method: Geophysics, v. 51, p. 266-275. Bedrock-fill interface geometry at a difficult site.
Majer et al., 1988, Fracture detection using P-wave and S-wave vertical seismic profiles at The Geysers geothermal field: Geophysics, v. 53, p. 76-84. Borehole VSP bulk characterization methods.
Satpathy and Kanungo, 1976, Groundwater exploration in hard-rock terrain - a case history: Geophys. Prosp., v. 24, p. 725-736. Resistivity and magnetic investigation of waters in fractured granitics.
Steeples et al., 1986, Seismic reflection investigations of sinkholes beneath Interstate Highway 70 in Kansas: Geophysics, v. 51, p. 295-301. Ultra-high resolution seismic cavity location.
Tychsen, J., and Nielsen, T., 1990, Seismic reflection used in the sea environment: in Society of Exploration Geophysics Investigations in Geophysics NO. 5 Geotechnical and Environmental Geophysics; Volume 1: Review and Tutorial: p 1-30.
Vandenberghe, 1976, Combined refraction seismic and gravimetric investigations in a paleogeographical and geological research program: Geophys. Prosp., v. 24, p. 371-379. Location of water-bearing channel sands.
van Overmeeren, 1980, Tracing by gravity of a narrow buried graben structure, detected by seismic refraction, for ground-water investigations in north Chile: Geophys. Prosp., v. 28, p. 392-407. Water resources case history.
van Overmeeren, 1981, A
combination of electrical resistivity, seismic refraction, and gravity
measurements for groundwater exploration in Sudan: Geophysics, v. 46, p.
1304-1313. Water resources integrated exploration. Resolution of equivalence
problems.
Steeples et al., 1986, Seismic reflection investigations of sinkholes beneath Interstate Highway 70 in Kansas: Geophysics, v. 51, p. 295-301. Ultra-high resolution seismic cavity location.
Sendlein, L., and Yazicigil, H., 1984, Surrface geophysical methods for ground water monitoring, Part 1: Groundwater .
Slaine, D., Pehme, P., Hunter, J. Pullan, S., and Greenhouse, J., 1990, Mapping Overburden Stratigraphy at a proposed Hazardous waste facility using shallow seismic reflection methods: in Society of Exploration Geophysics Investigations in Geophysics NO. 5 Geotechnical and Environmental Geophysics; Volume 2: Environmental and Groundwater, p 273-280.
Steeples, D., and Miller, R., 1990, Seismic reflection methods applied to engineering, environmental, and groundwater problems: in Society of Exploration Geophysics Investigations in Geophysics NO. 5 Geotechnical and Environmental Geophysics; Volume 1: Review and Tutorial: p 1-30.
Miller, R. D., Pullan, S. E., Waldner, J. S., and Haeni, F. P., 1986, Field comparison of shallow seismic sources: Geophysics, v. 51, p. 2067-2092.
Miller et al., 1989, Mapping a bedrock surface under dry alluvium with shallow seismic reflections: Geophysics, v. 54, p. 1528-1534. Hunting for water-quality monitoring well sites with a 30.06 rifle.
Miller, R., Steeples, D., Hill, R., and Gaddis, B., 1990, Identifying Intra-alluvial and Bedrock structures shallower than 30 meters using seismic reflection techniques: in Society of Exploration Geophysics Investigations in Geophysics NO. 5 Geotechnical and Environmental Geophysics; Volume 3: Geotechnical: p 89-97.
Palmer, D., 1981, An introduction to the generalized reciprocal method of seismic refraction interpretation: in Geophysics, vol. 46, no. 11, p.1508-1518.
Olsson et al., 1984, Geophysical investigations in Sweden for the characterization of a site for radioactive waste disposal - an overview: Geoexploration, v. 22, p. 187-201. Interdisciplinary location of fracture zone contaminant pathways.
Ware, C., Andrillenas, J., Hooton, S., and Feeves, M., 1992, Structurally controlled plume migration determination utilizing seismic refraction: Proceedings of the Seventh National Outdoor Action Conference and Exposition, National Groundwater Association, Volume 15, Las Vegas, pp 339-348.
Van Overmeeren, 1980, Tracing by gravity of a narrow buried graben structure, detected by seismic refraction, for ground-water investigations in north Chile: Geophys. Prosp., v. 28, p. 392-407. Water resources case history.
Vandenberghe, 1976, Combined refraction seismic and gravimetric investigations in a paleogeographical and geological research program: Geophys. Prosp., v. 24, p. 371-379. Location of water-bearing channel sands.
Van Overmeeren, 1981, A combination of electrical resistivity, seismic refraction, and gravity measurements for groundwater exploration in Sudan: Geophysics, v. 46, p. 1304-1313. Water resources integrated exploration. Resolution of equivalence problems.
Wolfe, P., and Richard, B., 1990, Geophysical Studies of Cedar Bog: in Society of Exploration Geophysics Investigations in Geophysics NO. 5 Geotechnical and Environmental Geophysics; Volume 2: Environmental and Groundwater, p 281-288.