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Compilation of 29 sonic and density logs from 23 oil test wells in western Washington State

October 1, 1998

Three-dimensional velocity models for Puget Sound provide a means for better understanding the lateral variations in strong ground motions recorded during local earthquakes in Puget Lowland. We have compiled 29 sonic and density logs from 23 oil test wells to help us determine the geometry and physical properties of the Cenozoic basins in western Washington. The maximum depths sampled by the test wells are between 0.47 and 4.04 km. These well logs sample Quaternary to Eocene sedimentary and volcanic rocks. This report presents the locations, elevations, depths, stratigraphic and other information about the test wells, and provides plots showing the density and sonic velocities as a function of depth for each well log. We also present two-way travel times calculated from the sonic velocities.

Publication Year 1998
Title Compilation of 29 sonic and density logs from 23 oil test wells in western Washington State
DOI 10.3133/ofr98249
Authors Thomas M. Brocher, April L. Ruebel
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 98-249
Index ID ofr98249
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Earthquake Science Center