Microtremors, a near-Surface phenomenon?

  • D. Nieto*
  • , L. Baradello
  • , S. I. Kaka
  • , A. Vesnaver
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Nieto, D., Baradello, L., Kaka, S.I. and Vesnaver, A., 2011. Microtremors, a near-surface phenomenon? Journal of Seismic Exploration, 20: 379-398. Microtremor measurements have been used for shallow engineering investigations for decades, but recently have been proposed as possible direct hydrocarbon indicators. In this paper, we have carried out field experiments to analyze some microtremors' features as average polarization and statistical stability. Our results seem to confirm the shallow nature of most microtremors' energy, although well data is still needed for a conclusive assessment.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)379-398
Number of pages20
JournalJournal of Seismic Exploration
Volume20
Issue number4
StatePublished - Dec 2011

Keywords

  • Microtremor
  • Near-surface
  • Passive seismic
  • Polarization
  • Repeatability

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geophysics
  • Geochemistry and Petrology

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