The three-dimensional P wave velocity structures of upper and middle crust beneath the Three Gorges reservoir dam and adjacent
regions were reconstructed by means of the seismic tomography, using the absolute P-arrivals from the events observed by the
Three Gorges seismic network. Our preliminary study of the deep structure shows: (1) the lithology of the Huangling anticline,
integral and highly solidified, exhibits a uniformity. Down to a depth of 20 km, the Huangling anticline still shows high-velocity
anomalies. Note that the characteristics of the velocity images with the different depths are not the same; (2) the depth
of the sedimentary rocks beneath the entire Zigui basin is not constant, which is less than 6 km; (3) the top boundary of
the crystalline basement varies from 0 to 7 km, whereas the bottom one between 14 and 16 km; (4) the partially molten substances
of the upper mantle are located in the Badong-Zigui and its adjacent regions as well as nearby Peishi area. The development
and evolution of the current tectonics are associated with the cooling and solidifying process of the molten substances within
the upper mantle; (5) the different velocity structures of the deep crust in both east and west side of the Jiuwanxi fault
are to be investigated in order to understand the origin of gravitational gradient zone in the Three Gorge areas; and (6)
the velocities within the upper crust would be affected by reservoir water permeability.
Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 40574039), National Key Technology R& D Program (Grant
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Phase velocities of Rayleigh waves for the Adriatic Sea area are obtained in the period range 25–190 sec along the path (l'Aquila-Trieste) AQU-TRI and 20–167 sec along the path (Trieste-Bari) TRI-BAI.The phase velocities are systematically higher than the known values for the surrounding regions. The data inversion indicates the presence of a lithosphere typical of stable continental areas with clear high-velocity lid (Vs4.6 km/sec) overlying a well developed low velocity zone (Vs4.2 km/sec).P. F. Geodinamica C.N.R., Roma Pubbl. N. 189. 相似文献
The geologic origin of subhorizontal reflections, often observed in crustal seismic sections, was investigated by establishing metamorphic facies and strength of rocks in depth, and correlating these properties to seismic reflection sections from eastern Hungary. Estimation of the depths of metamorphic mineral stability zones utilized the principles developed by Fyfe et al. and known geothermal data of the area. The strength versus depth profile was derived by relating local seismic P -wave interval velocities to Meissner et al. 's activation energy. The results show that the series of subhorizontal reflections, observed in the Pannonian Basin, are a consequence of combined metamorphic and rheologic changes in depths. The synthesis of the integrated data set suggests that the retrograde alteration of the pre-Tertiary basement above the percolation threshold was made possible by the softening effect of shear zones and their water-conducting capacity. The subhorizontal reflections of highest energy, of the consolidated crust below the percolation threshold, originate in the depths of greenschist, amphibolite and granulite metamorphic mineral facies, which were formed in geothermal and pressure conditions similar to those existing today. These results imply the overprint of earlier (Variscan) metamorphic sequences of the crust by more recent retrograde metamorphic processes. 相似文献