Crustal structure of Japan as derived from explosion seismic data |
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Authors: | Research Group For Explosion Seismology |
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Institution: | Earthquake Research Institute, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan |
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Abstract: | Crustal structures of Japan were investigated under the Upper Mantle Project in three profiles, Kurayosi-Hanabusa, western Japan; Atumi-Noto, central Japan; Kesennuma-Oga, northeastern Japan. These investigations have revealed that the crust of Japan is of continental type. The variation of the crustal structure reflects the topography, especially the water depth; so the thinning of the crust occurs near the shore where the water depth increases rapidly. The velocity below the Mohorovi?i? discontinuity is smaller than 8.0 km/sec, but it is possible that a deeper layer with a velocity of over 8.0 km/sec may exist. The basaltic layer in central Japan, if existing at all, must be thin. |
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Keywords: | Research Group For Explosion Seismology |
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