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Preliminary geomagnetic data, College Observatory, Fairbanks, Alaska: January 1983 Preliminary geomagnetic data, College Observatory, Fairbanks, Alaska: January 1983

The preliminary geomagnetic data included here is made available to scientific personnel and organizations, as part of a cooperative effort and on a data exchange basis because of the early need by some users. To avoid delay, all of the data is copied from original forms processed at the observatory; therefore it should be regarded as preliminary.
Authors
John B. Townshend, J.E. Papp, E.A. Sauter, T.K. Cunningham, L.Y. Torrence

Sensitivity of selected geomagnetic properties to truncation level of spherical harmonic expansions Sensitivity of selected geomagnetic properties to truncation level of spherical harmonic expansions

A two day selection of MAGSAT data is fit by spherical harmonic series truncated at increasing levels NF in the range 2
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E.R. Benton, Ronald H. Estes, R.A. Langel, L.A. Muth

Crustal structure beneath the southern Appalachians: Nonuniqueness of gravity modeling Crustal structure beneath the southern Appalachians: Nonuniqueness of gravity modeling

Gravity models computed for a profile across the long-wavelength paired negative-positive Bouguer anomalies of the southern Appalachian Mountains show that the large negative anomaly can be explained by a crustal root zone, whereas the steep gradient and positive anomaly east of the root may be explained equally well by three different geometries: a suture zone, a mantle upwarp, or a...
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Deborah R. Hutchinson, John A. Grow, Kim D. Klitgord

Triggering of large earthquakes by magma-chamber inflation, Izu Peninsula (Japan) Triggering of large earthquakes by magma-chamber inflation, Izu Peninsula (Japan)

A close spatial and temporal association between three aseismic uplift episodes and subsequent large (M ≈ 7) earthquakes on the Izu Peninsula, Japan, suggests a causal relation. Quaternary geology, as well as studies by other workers, indicates a volcanic origin for the observed uplift, and we use a simple inflation model constrained by leveling data to compute the expected increments in...
Authors
Wayne R. Thatcher, James C. Savage

Ice sculpture in the Martian outflow channels Ice sculpture in the Martian outflow channels

Many landforms in Martian outflow channels have characteristics that suggest sculpture by glaciers, ice streams, or ice sheets. Viking Orbiter and terrestrial satellite images were examined at similar resolution to compare features of the Martian outflow channels to features produced by the movement of ice on earth. Many resemblances were found. They include the anastomoses, sinuosities...
Authors
Baerbel K. Lucchitta

Reflection—refraction of general P- and type-I S-waves in elastic and anelastic solids Reflection—refraction of general P- and type-I S-waves in elastic and anelastic solids

The reflection and refraction of general (homogeneous or inhomogeneous) plane P and type-I S(SV) body waves incident on plane boundaries are considered for general linear viscoelastic solids. Reflection—refraction laws, physical characteristics of the waves, and the nature of critical angles are examined in detail at welded boundaries and a free surface. General visco-elasticity with no...
Authors
Roger D. Borcherdt

Seismic zonation of the Los Angeles region: A progress report Seismic zonation of the Los Angeles region: A progress report

No abstract available.
Authors
S. T. Algermissen, B. L. Askew, Roger D. Borcherdt, R. H. Campbell, S. H. Clarke, Jack F. Evernden, T. E. Fumal, J. F. Gibbs, H. G. Greene, Thomas C. Hanks, E. L. Harp, S.H. Hartzell, M. G. Hooper, C.E. Johnson, W. B. Joyner, D. K. Keefer, W. J. Kockelman, D. S. McCulloch, D. M. Perkins, A. M. Rogers, P. A. Spudich, P.C. Thenhaus, J. C. Tinsley, R. C. Wilson, R.F. Yerkes, T. L. Youd, J. I. Ziony

Application of wave field continuation to the inversion of refraction data Application of wave field continuation to the inversion of refraction data

Three examples of the inversion of refraction data by downward continuation illustrate the applicability of the method to field data. The first example is a refraction profile from the Mojave Desert, California. These data are spatially aliased and contain clear evidence of lateral inhomogeneity. The inversion in this case produces a broken image in the slowness‐depth domain due to the...
Authors
G. A. McMechan, Robert W. Clayton, Walter D. Mooney

Leg 84 of the Deep Sea Drilling Project Leg 84 of the Deep Sea Drilling Project

No abstract available.
Authors
J. Aubouin, Roland E. von Huene, M. Baltuck, Robert Arnott, J. Bourgois, M.V. Filewicz, Keith A. Kvenvolden, Barry Leinert, Tom McDonald, Kristin McDougall-Reid, Y. Ogawa, Elliot Taylor, Barbara Winsborough

Implementation of digital subtraction angiography with a synchrotron x-ray beam Implementation of digital subtraction angiography with a synchrotron x-ray beam

The intense synchrotron radiation produced by wiggler magnets at electron storage rings provides a new source of x-rays highly suited to iodine K-edge digital subtraction angiography. The monochromaticity and tunability provide maximum sensitivity to intraarterial iodine and virtually eliminate contrast due to soft tissue and bone. Visualization of arteries, in particular the coronary...
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H.D. Zeman, E.B. Hughes, L.E. Campbell, R. Hofstadter, Randolph L. Kirk, T.J. Krolicki, J. Rolfe, J.P. Stone, S. Wilson, E. Rubenstein, A.C. Thompson, J.T. Walton
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