How do differences in interpreting seismic images affect estimates of geological slip rates?
Uncertainties of geological structural geometry constructed based on seismic reflections can stem from data acquisition, processing, analysis, or interpretation. Uncertainties arising from structural interpretations and subsequent estimates of geological slip have been particularly less quantified a...
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| description | Uncertainties of geological structural geometry constructed based on seismic reflections can stem from data acquisition, processing, analysis, or interpretation. Uncertainties arising from structural interpretations and subsequent estimates of geological slip have been particularly less quantified and discussed. To illustrate the implications of interpretation uncertainties for seismic potential and structural evolution, I use an example of a shear fault-bend fold in the central Himalaya. I apply a simple solution from the kinematic model of shear fault-bend folding to resolve the geological input slip of given structure and then compare the result with a previous study to show how differences in structural interpretations could impact dependent conclusions. The findings show that only a little variance in interpretations owing to subjectivity or an unclear seismic image could yield geological slip rates differing by up to 1/4 10 mmyr-1, resulting in significantly different scenarios of seismic potential. To reduce unavoidable subjectivity, this study also suggests that the epistemic uncertainty in raw data should be included in interpretations and conclusions. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/1686182023-06-12T15:30:42Z How do differences in interpreting seismic images affect estimates of geological slip rates? Hu, Wan Lin Asian School of the Environment Science::Geology Himalayas Seismic Image Uncertainties of geological structural geometry constructed based on seismic reflections can stem from data acquisition, processing, analysis, or interpretation. Uncertainties arising from structural interpretations and subsequent estimates of geological slip have been particularly less quantified and discussed. To illustrate the implications of interpretation uncertainties for seismic potential and structural evolution, I use an example of a shear fault-bend fold in the central Himalaya. I apply a simple solution from the kinematic model of shear fault-bend folding to resolve the geological input slip of given structure and then compare the result with a previous study to show how differences in structural interpretations could impact dependent conclusions. The findings show that only a little variance in interpretations owing to subjectivity or an unclear seismic image could yield geological slip rates differing by up to 1/4 10 mmyr-1, resulting in significantly different scenarios of seismic potential. To reduce unavoidable subjectivity, this study also suggests that the epistemic uncertainty in raw data should be included in interpretations and conclusions. Published version 2023-06-12T05:22:13Z 2023-06-12T05:22:13Z 2022 Journal Article Hu, W. L. (2022). How do differences in interpreting seismic images affect estimates of geological slip rates?. Solid Earth, 13(8), 1281-1290. https://dx.doi.org/10.5194/se-13-1281-2022 1869-9510 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/168618 10.5194/se-13-1281-2022 2-s2.0-85136911810 8 13 1281 1290 en Solid Earth © 2022 Author(s). This work is distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. application/pdf |
| spellingShingle | Science::Geology Himalayas Seismic Image Hu, Wan Lin How do differences in interpreting seismic images affect estimates of geological slip rates? |
| title | How do differences in interpreting seismic images affect estimates of geological slip rates? |
| title_full | How do differences in interpreting seismic images affect estimates of geological slip rates? |
| title_fullStr | How do differences in interpreting seismic images affect estimates of geological slip rates? |
| title_full_unstemmed | How do differences in interpreting seismic images affect estimates of geological slip rates? |
| title_short | How do differences in interpreting seismic images affect estimates of geological slip rates? |
| title_sort | how do differences in interpreting seismic images affect estimates of geological slip rates |
| topic | Science::Geology Himalayas Seismic Image |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/168618 |
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