Local aspects, models and monitoring of recent crustal movements in central Europe

The paper discusses the contribution of the local geodynamical test-fields in which various methods are applied (geodetic, geological, geophysical and geomorphological) to creating both local and regional geodynamical models. A hypothesis concerning dynamics of the area of Central Europe was advanced by the author in 1987 as a background geodynamical model of the present interaction between Precambrian and Palaeozoic platforms. The model has been adopted as a working hypothesis for the project SAGET (SAtellite GEodynamical Traverses) initiated in Poland in 1986. Concluding the paper, the author resumes her own proposal of 1988 and suggests further expanding the project SAGET towards East and West to adjust it with EUROPROBE.     

A dynamical basis for crustal deformation and seismotectonic block movements in central Europe

The stress field in the Earth's crust as inferred from satellite gravity data causes crustal deformation and seismotectonic block movements in central Europe. The satellite-determined stresses in the crust of central Europe are consistent with earthquake focal mechanisms, joint-orientation and in situ stress measurements.     

Deep electrical structure under central Europe

Summary The model of the electrical conductivity distribution within the Bohemian Massif to mid-upper mantle depths was derived from magnetotelluric and magnetic continuum long-period data of the Budkov Observatory (Geophysical Institute, Acad. Sci. Czech Republic., Prague) and from the ISL (Induction Scale Lengths) data of the Prhonice Observatory. The ranges of apparent resistivities in the Bohemian Massif (BM) are compared with those obtained at relevant central European observatories. The conductivity profile is estimated from the resistivity/depth graph corresponding to substitute perfect conductor inversion.Dedicated to the Memory of Professor Karel P     

The IMF sector structure effects in total ozone in central Europe

Summary The influence of the IMF sector structure on the total ozone content is studied in the European middle latitudes (5 stations,46°–52°N, 1°W–20°E) for the winters of the period 1963–1982. The average effect of the IMF sector boundary crossing (SBC) is very weak. The correction for the seasonal trend is quite crucial. Only detrended results are considered to be reliable. A statistically significant and relatively large effect is found to exist in the total ozone only for geoactive proton sector boundaries, while there is no demonstrable effect for non-proton (common) sector boundaries. The effect of proton boundaries consists in a decrease of the total ozone from higher values before the IMF SBC to lower values after the IMF SBC and it differs from the common types of IMF SBC effects. Our results seem to explain the contradiction between results obtained by other authors.

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Presented at the XIX General Assembly of IUGG, Vancouver 1987.     

Analysis of laminated structure in ozone vertical profiles in central Europe

Using statistical techniques, we study the relationship between the long-term changes in the laminar structure of the ozone vertical profile at two central-European stations - Hohenpeissenberg and Lindenberg - and other quantities potentially affecting the state of the lower stratosphere, and total-ozone content. We consider only positive laminae greater than 30 nbar. Laminae contribute non-negligibly to total ozone, and this contribution varies strongly with season. The maximum laminae-occurrence frequency in late winter/early spring is five-times higher than the minimum in early autumn. The main result of the paper is the discovery of a strong negative trend in the frequency of laminae occurrence, about -15% per decade, and even a slightly stronger negative trend in ozone content in laminae. Strong negative trends in laminae occurrence imply negative changes in total ozone as well. No pronounced effect of the quasi-biennial oscillation and solar cycle on laminae was found, whereas the 100-hPa temperature had a clear effect, and there was an indication of substantial effects of volcanic eruptions and El Niño southern oscillation events. Long-term changes in individual time series of meteorological parameters measured over Hohenpeissenberg do not indicate their significant role in the observed trend in laminae occurrence. On the other hand, there is some increase in the occurrence of very zonal circulation patterns, as well as slight decrease in very meridional circulation patterns. Together with other indications this allows us to say that dynamical effects are expected to be a principal contributor. Thus changes in laminae occurrence will probably be able to serve as an indicator/tracer of long-term changes in lower-stratospheric dynamics.     

Estimation of crustal structure in central and west Japan from waveform modeling of regionalPL waves

An inverse method of modeling the regionalPL waveform with the predominant period of about 20 s was developed to estimate the averageS-velocity structure of the upper crust. Applicability of the waveform modeling was confirmed by the results of the numerical experiments: thePL waveform is most sensitive to theS velocity in the upper crust, whereas it is not affected significantly by errors involved in the focal mechanism solution and focal depth determination when thePL wave is well developed. The method was applied to the observed seismograms recorded in central Japan from the earthquakes with epicentral distances 300–500 km. As a result, distinct regional differences were found in the upper crustalS velocity; in particular, between the southern Shikoku district, west Japan, and the southern Chubu district, central Japan, and between the mountainous and the coastal areas in the southern Chubu district. These differences are in agreement with the general features ofP-velocity structures obtained by explosion experiments and by analyses of natural earthquakes. Our method is effective to the extent that the crustal structure along the propagation path can be assumed a horizontally layered structure; it is not applicable when the sensitivity of thePL waveform to the error in the focal mechanism solution is exceptionally high.     

地震地球物理观测台网地应变数据集

作为地壳形变监测的一种手段,地应变观测可监测微尺度下的地表应变变化,其分辨率一般为10-9。目前地震地球物理观测台网在网运行的洞体应变观测台站有111个,分量钻孔应变观测站59个,钻孔体应变测站有68个,产出数据包括原始观测数据、台站预处理数据和产品数据,可为地震研究、地球动力学研究提供重要的数据支撑。     

Deep crustal reflection survey in central Israel

The results of the first deep crustal reflection survey in Israel are described. The line crosses central Israel in a SE-NW direction from near the Dead Sea rift to the Mediterranean sea. The data reveals a correlation between the reflectivity and type of crust as previously determined on the basis of magnetic and crustal refraction data. To the southeast, in an area which is thought to be underlain by continental crust, the upper crust is mostly transparent while the lower crust shows distinct reflections. Near the Mediterranean sea, where the crystalline crust was previously shown to be thinner with higher magnetization and of possible oceanic origin, the upper crust is reflective while in general the lower crust is significantly less reflective. The lateral boundary between these two patterns of crustal reflectivity coincides with the magnetic boundary which was previously used to differentiate between the two types of crusts. Detailed analysis of crustal reflections does not seem to be justified with the present data except in special cases. One such case is the determination that the uppermost basement in the coastal plain is highly reflective, possibly due to metamorphic layering. Comparison of the deep reflection data with MT and seismic refraction data indicates possible correlation in the southeastern part of the line of high conductivity with lower crust reflections and of refraction Moho with the termination of lower crustal reflections. This correlation does not extend into the northwestern part of the section in which the crust is, most probably, no longer continental.     

Pre-deccan trap topography in central India and crustal warping in relation to Narmada rift structure and volcanic activity

A study of the geology of the Dhar Forest, the Pachmarhi plateau and the area around Bari in Central India has led to the conclusion that the pre-Deccan Trap topography which was completely covered by the lava flows and is being exposed with spectacular clarity by the process of exhumation, had much the same relief as the present land surface. The geomorphological studies of the Vindhyan and Pachmarhi plateau suggest a characteristic rise and increasing separation of different planation surfaces towards the edges of the Narmada rift valley and indicate upwarping movements in several distinct stages. In considering the possible causes of the upwarping movements special significance is attached to epeirogenic movements probably representing the various stages of Himalayan orogeny. The succession of events in Peninsular India suggests that these upwarping movements were caused by rising magma which led to the fissure eruptions of the Deccan Trap lavas; which presumably took place during a period of tension in the upwarped area. The problem of the origin of the Narmada rift structure is discussed and evidence is adduced to show that the final sinking of the crest of the upwarped area has caused the out-pouring of the Deccan Trap lavas. The individual lava flow with their typical field and microscopic characteristics maintaining their interflow differences have been traced over long distances. These studies have led to the correlation of the flows between the measured sections. Further, as regards the cause of the higher elevation of the base of the basal flow in Katangi (1950), the possibility of a post-Deccan Trap upwarping movement is briefly considered.     

Mean crustal velocity: a critical parameter for interpreting crustal structure and crustal growth

Mean crustal velocity is a critical parameter for genesis of continental crystalline crust because it is a function of mean crustal composition and therefore may be used to resolve continental crustal growth in space and time. Although the best values of mean crustal velocity are determined from wide-angle reflection measurements, most studied here necessarily come from vertical averages in crustal refraction determinations. The mode of 158 values of mean crustal velocity is 6.3 km/s, a velocity which corresponds to a mean crustal composition of granodiorite to felsic quartz diorite; Archean crust may be slightly more mafic. Mean crustal velocities range from 5.8 to 7.0 km/s. The lowest values invariably are found in thermally disturbed rift zones and the highest values correspond to velocities in gabbro. Velocities in island arcs may be as low as 6.0 km/s but are typically 6.5–6.9 km/s which corresponds to andesitic composition; estimates of island arc composition are andesitic. If values of mean crustal velocity are not biased, this observation suggests that continental crust did not grow simply by addition of island arc material. Possibilities are that crust formed from fusion of island arcs and was later changed to more felsic composition by addition of material from the mantle or that the late Archean episode of major crustal growth did not involve processes similar to younger island arcs. Some crustal blocks might be changed in composition and thickness by such processes as underplating, interthrusting, necking and sub-crustal erosion. Specially designed experiments are suggested to determine this parameter so critical for understanding genesis of continental crust.     

Average crustal structure of Sweden

Summary Records obtained at the permanent stations of the Swedish seismograph network from explosions carried out in Scandinavian waters in June 1969 are evaluated. The study includes determination of velocities for all crustal phases observed, furthermore of layer thicknesses, Poisson ratios and amplitude ratios. The purpose of the study is partly to provide a first approximation to the crustal structure in Sweden, partly to provide regional data for location of earthquakes and explosions in the area in the future. Average velocities (km/sec) are forPn 7.88±0.05,Pg1 6.25±0.08,Pg2 5.70,Sn 4.58±0.04,S ^* 3.70±0.04,Sg1 (Lg1) 3.58±0.03,Sg2 (Sg) 3.40±0.03,Rg 3.02±0.07. The average thickness is 12 km for the granitic layer, and 23 km for the basaltic layer, thus making the average crustal thickness equal to 35 km. Relative amplitudes plotted versus distance complete the dynamical side of the study and they are useful for identification of waves. A regional travel-time table is presented for the distance range 0°–10° with entries for each 0.1° and including all crustal phases read.     

Earthquake epicentres in central and Eastern Europe

Summary The investigated region covers the territories of Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, the G.D.R., Hungary, Moldavia, Poland, Romania and the south-western Ukraine and parts of Austria, Greece, and Yugoslavia. Maps of epicentres demonstrate the geographical distribution of activity. Earthquakes occur in several seismogenic belts (provinces) related to neotectonic features of the region. A special phenomenon is the intermediate-depth focus of Vrancea releasing in the region the largest amounts of energy, together with a few crustal foci in Bulgaria.     

松辽盆地地壳精细结构研究

基于东北地区已有的宽频带流动台阵远震数据,利用波场延拓和分解的H-β网格搜索法,对松辽盆地的沉积层及地壳结构进行了深入分析。结果显示:松辽盆地的沉积层厚度为0.2—2.5 km,整体呈现中央坳陷区厚、边缘薄且西南地区最薄的分布特征;研究区地壳较薄,厚度介于24—34 km之间,其横向变化特征与沉积层厚度分布具有一定的对应性。依据沉积层和地壳的厚度计算了地壳伸展系数,其平均值接近于以往接收函数研究估测的岩石圈伸展因子。因此,本文推测松辽盆地在伸展构造过程中,其地壳和岩石圈的减薄以纯剪切模式为主。此外,松辽盆地具有较高的地壳平均波速比v_P/v_S,暗示盆地下方岩石圈地幔的减薄过程中可能存在岩浆的底侵作用。      

Core waves recorded in central Europe

Summary The core waves recorded at four seismograph stations in Central Europe were investigated with the aim to find the most suitable set of travel-time curves and a fitting model of the core structure. Another travel-time curve was constructed by means of time differences between the core phases. The differences in the features of the travel-time curves were studied using records of shallow, intermediate and deep shocks from the same focal region (Tonga).     

青藏高原东北缘祁连山中部精细地壳结构研究

现今的青藏高原东北缘祁连山地区是在早古生代构造格架的基础之上,于新生代在欧亚大陆与印度大陆碰撞拼合的远程影响下,重新活化进而隆起成为高原的组成部分.因此,该区域地壳结构的揭示不仅可以获得高原地壳变形方式的关键信息,而且也能对该区域早古生代晚期北祁连洋闭合时的相关构造演化提供重要证据.本文以一条穿过青藏高原东北缘祁连山中部地区的深地震反射剖面为基础,结合前人地质、地球物理资料,通过细致的地质构造解译,获得了青藏高原东北缘祁连山中部地区的精细地壳结构.反射剖面图像揭示了海原断裂西段的深部延伸形态、中地壳的双重构造、以及中下地壳的祁连逆冲断裂系等精细的深部构造.结合前人的地质以及地球物理资料,我们提出早古生代晚期北祁连闭合时的南向俯冲以及新生代以来祁连山地区两次陆内俯冲作用可能造就了现今的祁连山.

     

Constraining the crustal structure under the central and western Tian Shan based on teleseismic receiver functions and gravity anomalies

The Tian Shan is a vast range that spans several countries in Asia. Understanding its evolutionary history may provide valuable insights into intracontinental orogenic dynamics. In this study, we explored the crustal characteristics of the Tian Shan and their relationships to the tectonic evolution of the region. A new H-stacking method that combines the P receiver function and gravity anomalies was used to estimate the thickness and ratio of P- to S-wave velocities (v_P/v_S) for 91 broadband seismic stations in the central and western Tian Shan. Our results revealed significant lateral variations in crustal thickness and v_P/v_S. A ~45-km-thick crust and an intermediate-high v_P/v_S (~1.74–1.84) were found in the Kazakh Shield and Tarim Basin, which we interpreted to indicate a mafic crystalline basement and lower crust. The central Tian Shan varied greatly in crustal thickness (40–64 km) and v_P/v_S ratio (1.65–2.00), which may be due to crustal shortening, mafic underplating, and crustal melting. In contrast, we observed a relatively thin crust (42–50 km) with an intermediate v_P/v_S ratio (~1.78) in the western Tian Shan. The differences in the crustal structures between the western and central Tian Shan imply that the Talas-Fergana Fault may be trans-lithospheric.     

关于黄海深部构造的地球物理认识

利用黄海海区重磁观测数据,以最新的地震层析成像和浅层反射地震探测结果作为约束,并利用小波分解、纹理特征图像处理等手段,对研究区进行了地球物理场特征分析、岩石物性总结、断裂信息提取和磁性基底埋深反演计算,同时对南黄海海域三条剖面进行了广义逆重磁数据拟合反演和地震P波速度成像.根据地球物理数据的各种处理结果,提出在南黄海西部存在一条串珠状地球物理线性构造带,并将这条NNW向断续延伸的构造带称之为南黄海西缘断裂带.该断裂带延伸长,断裂两侧前新生代地层差异较大,有可能是造成陆区和南黄海南部盆地区前新生代油气远景差异的原因之一.文中得到南黄海磁性基底埋藏分布具有“中间浅四周深”的分布特征,与地震层析成像结果相吻合.磁性基底的局部起伏和局部构造的边界断层共同控制了前新生代残留盆地的格架和残余厚度分布,反映出“区域控制局部,深层约束浅层”的规律.     

Seismic investigations of crustal structure in east-central Minnesota

Relative arrival times from 120 mine blasts recorded on the Central Minnesota Seismic Array (CMSA) out to distances of 350 km have been statistically analysed and interpreted to yield a crustal velocity-depth function for the Minnesota area. Velocities increase continuously from 5.9 km s^?1 at the surface to 7.4 km s^?1 at 40 km depth, with a steepening of the velocity gradient at about 20 km. A long-range refraction profile extending from the Mesabi Iron Range in Northern Minnesota to the seismic array, has also been recorded. A striking feature of the profile is the absence of direct P waves in the distance range 60–120 km. Our preferred explanation for this shadow zone is a fault or fracture zone near x = 60 km. Reflections within the shadow zone have been analysed to give a Moho depth of 42 km under northeastern Minnesota. Teleseismic residuals have been computed for 85 earthquakes recorded on the CMSA. No systematic dependence of the residuals upon azimuth or distance was found. The average residuals agree quantitatively with time delays predicted from earlier upper crustal refraction studies (Mooney et al., 1970).     

华北地区地震活动与地壳热结构关系研究

本文应用双差定位法对2009—2015年华北地区发生的地震进行了重新定位, 共得到6225次地震的精确定位结果. 结果显示, 重定位后的小震更加集中分布于断裂附近, 震源深度多为5—15 km. 利用基于三维分形磁化模型的中心点法获得了华北地区的居里点深度并计算了磁性层的平均地温梯度, 进而利用随温度变化的热导率一维稳态热传导方程获得了华北地区的地壳温度结构． 结果显示: ① 除张渤地震带中东部地区以外, 大多数地震均发生在地温梯度较小的地方; ② 1966年邢台M_S7.2地震和1976年唐山M_S7.8地震均发生在地温梯度较小的地方, 二者发生的温度约为200℃—300℃; ③ 大多数M≥2.0地震发生的温度为100℃—500℃, M≥4.0地震发生的温度多为200℃—400℃． 这些温度与实验室地壳岩石脆-塑性变形过渡区的温度测量值相当, 表明华北地区的地震多发生在地壳脆-塑性变形过渡区．