Whole mantle SH velocity model constrained by waveform inversion based on three-dimensional Born kernels

A whole mantle SH velocity model is obtained by using a unique data set and techniques. Body and surface waveforms including major and multi-orbit phases are used as a data set and are inverted by using 3-D Born kernels. The resultant model, SH18CE, reveals the different natures of the two major upwelling systems: the strong low velocity anomalies beneath Africa extend for more than 1000 km from the core–mantle boundary (CMB), whereas those beneath the Pacific are restricted to 300–400 km from the CMB. The results also show the variable natures of stagnant slabs on the 670 discontinuity around Japan: the depths of the strongest high velocity anomalies within the stagnant slabs are different region by region, which is consistent with the detailed delay time tomography model in this area.     

测震井下观测压制背景噪声特征分析

利用赤峰台井下和山洞观测、二连浩特台井下和地表观测测震数据,通过计算其加速度PSD值和相应的PDF值及1~20 Hz频段RMS值,研究井下观测压制测震台站背景噪声的特征。结果表明,在大于2 Hz频段,井下观测相比于山洞和地表观测有显著的压制背景噪声特征,尤其在大于9 Hz频段压制背景噪声特征突出;在16 s~2 Hz频段,井下、山洞、地表观测测震台站背景噪声水平一致性较高,井下观测在该频段不能压制背景噪声;在低于16 s频段,井下观测相比于山洞和地表观测有一定的压制背景噪声特征。通过井下观测可有效降低测震台站背景噪声水平,从而提高观测数据质量。     

长垣断陷的地壳浅部结构和构造——地震反射剖面结果

为研究长垣断陷的地壳浅部结构和断裂浅部构造特征,跨长垣断陷完成了一条长度49 km的中深层地震反射剖面和一条长度7 km的浅层地震反射剖面。根据获得的地震反射剖面,结合区域地质资料,分析研究区的地壳浅部结构和断裂活动特征。结果表明,长垣断陷是一个东深、西浅的箕状断陷;黄河断裂为西倾的铲形正断层,其浅部错断了埋深约190 m的第四纪地层,其下部错断了多组反射地层和盆地基底,属第四纪以来的隐伏活动断裂;长垣断裂浅部错断了新近纪地层的底界,向下延伸至基底之下,属前第四纪断裂。本文研究成果为新乡市及其邻区的活动构造研究和地震危险性评价提供了地震学证据。     

GPS掩星技术和电离层反演

系统地介绍了GPS无线电掩星技术的发展现状、系统组成和一些关键技术；论述了利用GPS掩星数据进行电离层反演的理论、模型及相应的计算流程．并结合GPS／MET和CHAMP卫星的实测资料，计算了电子密度剖面，与用其他方法所得结果的对比表明．GPS掩星电离层观测具有精度高、覆盖范围大等特点；最后讨论了GPS掩星技术应用于地震前兆监测的机理和前景。     

首都圈地区现今断层活动的数学模拟及地震危险性讨论

以首都圈地区现今活动断层上近２０年的位移测量资料为依据，用二维线弹性有限元对该区断层的活动特征进行了拟合，并结合有关资料讨论了该区的地震危险性。结果表明：１９７７－１９８６年间该区主压应力优势方位与华北较一致，约为Ｎ４５°－８０°Ｅ；１９８６－１９９０年其主压应力方向向北偏转，约为Ｎ５°－６０°Ｅ；１９９０年至现在其主压应力又向东偏转，角度大于第一阶段，约为Ｎ８０°－９５°Ｅ。该区的张家口－延庆一带近期有发生中强震的可能；丰镇－阳高－大同地区和凉城－古营盘地区应力较高，也应引起注意。     

远场GPS同震位移的变形特征分析——以2011年日本东北大地震为例

利用2011日本东北大地震的亚洲东部GPS远场水平位移数据,通过计算及比较分析4个独立震源解和倾/滑角效应,研究了远场地震变形的空间分布特征和规律。结果表明,对于低角度逆冲型地震来说,水平位移格林函数在远场位移场中占主导作用。基于此确定了远场GPS水平位移场能在反演中有效利用的空间范围,为联合远场GPS数据和近场GPS数据反演断层滑动分布作理论准备,并为远场数据反演位错Love数（h、l）提供理论依据。     

4D seismic time-lapse monitoring of an active cold vent,northern Cascadia margin

Two single-channel seismic (SCS) data sets collected in 2000 and 2005 were used for a four-dimensional (4D) time-lapse analysis of an active cold vent (Bullseye Vent). The data set acquired in 2000 serves as a reference in the applied processing sequence. The 4D processing sequence utilizes time- and phase-matching, gain adjustments and shaping filters to transform the 2005 data set so that it is most comparable to the conditions under which the 2000 data were acquired. The cold vent is characterized by seismic blanking, which is a result of the presence of gas hydrate in the subsurface either within coarser-grained turbidite sands or in fractures, as well as free gas trapped in these fracture systems. The area of blanking was defined using the seismic attributes instantaneous amplitude and similarity. Several areas were identified where blanking was reduced in 2005 relative to 2000. But most of the centre of Bullseye Vent and the area around it were seen to be characterized by intensified blanking in 2005. Tracing these areas of intensified blanking through the three-dimensional (3D) seismic volume defined several apparent new flow pathways that were not seen in the 2000 data, which are interpreted as newly generated fractures/faults for upward fluid migration. Intensified blanking is interpreted as a result of new formation of gas hydrate in the subsurface along new fracture pathways. Areas with reduced blanking may be zones where formerly plugged fractures that had trapped some free gas may have been opened and free gas was liberated.