Teleseism

Teleseism is a topic that has captured the attention of many people in recent years. Since its emergence, it has generated extensive debate and has been the subject of numerous studies and research. Its impact on society and daily life is undeniable, and its relevance extends to a variety of sectors and aspects. In this article, we will explore the different aspects related to Teleseism, analyzing its importance, its implications and its influence in today's world. From its history to its possible future developments, we will embark on a journey to discover more about Teleseism and its role in our reality.

Seismogram of a teleseismic earthquake (in Tajikistan, recorded in Princeton, NJ)
Record of a magnitude 6.5 event in Tajikistan captured by a broadband seismometer in the basement of Princeton University's Guyot Hall, 10,572 km from the source

A teleseism is a tremor caused by an earthquake that is very far away (from the Ancient Greek τῆλε) from where it is recorded. According to the USGS, the term teleseismic refers to earthquakes that occur more than 1000 km from the measurement site.[1] Small teleseismic events register only on sensitive seismometers in low background noise locations. In general, seismic waves from earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 and up can be recorded almost anywhere in the world with modern seismic instrumentation.[2]

References

  1. ^ Anderson DN, Fagan DK, Tinker MA, Kraft GD, Hutchenson KD (2007). "A mathematical statistics formulation of the teleseismic explosion". Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America. 97 (5): 1730–41. doi:10.1785/0120060052.
  2. ^ Ekström G, Nettles M, Dziewoński A.M. (2012). "The Global CMT Project". Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors. 200–201: 1–9. doi:10.1016/j.pepi.2012.04.002.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)


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