GP218 - Methods of Earthquake Source Modeling
This seminar course is designed as a forum to discuss the relevent literature
on the various methods of earthquake source parameter retrieval. Topics
of particular interest include seismic moment tensors, linear vs
non-linear inversions, time dependent moment tensors, and multiple-point
source models. Although focus is on reviewing papers discussing the
use of waveforms to extract source parameters, amplitude methods are
also compared. The second half of the course is designed to review and
evaluate the various methods used to determine finite, or distibuted
seismic source models utilizing local strong-motion, regional
broadband and broadband teleseismic data sets. Comparisons will be
made between the various seismologically and geodetically derived source models.
The primary purpose of this course is to become
familiar with the various methodologies and to gain insight and understanding
of the resolution and uncertainties characteristic of each method.
The following are the specific weekly reading assignments:
Week 1
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Week 4 and 5
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Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
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Week 11
Week 12