3D receiver function Kirchhoff depth migration image of Cascadia subduction slab weak zone
Abstract
We have developed a highly computational efficient algorithm of applying 3D Kirchhoff depth migration to telesismic receiver function data. Combine primary PS arrival with later multiple arrivals we are able to reveal a better knowledge about the earth discontinuity structure (transmission and reflection). This method is highly useful compare with traditional CCP method when dipping structure is met during the imaging process, such as subduction slab. We apply our method to the reginal Cascadia subduction zone receiver function data and get a high resolution 3D migration image, for both primary and multiples. The image showed us a clear slab weak zone (slab hole) in the upper plate boundary under Northern California and the whole Oregon. Compare with previous 2D receiver function image from 2D array(CAFE and CASC93), the position of the weak zone shows interesting conherency. This weak zone is also conherent with local seismicity missing and heat rising, which lead us to think about and compare with the ocean plate stucture and the hydralic fluid process during the formation and migration of the subduction slab.
- Publication:
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AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts
- Pub Date:
- December 2016
- Bibcode:
- 2016AGUFMDI31B2631C
- Keywords:
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- 1031 Subduction zone processes;
- GEOCHEMISTRYDE: 3999 General or miscellaneous;
- MINERAL PHYSICSDE: 7240 Subduction zones;
- SEISMOLOGYDE: 8120 Dynamics of lithosphere and mantle: general;
- TECTONOPHYSICS