Velocity Structure
By Earthquake Hazards Program
2021 (approx.)
![Graph with "Velocity (km/s)" on the x-axis and "Depth (km)" on the y-axis. There is a large colorful shape plotted with layers of different colors.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/velocity_struct.gif?itok=vM1NRUX3)
Detailed Description
A velocity structure is a generalized regional model of the earth's crust that represents crustal structure using layers having different assumed seismic velocities.
Sources/Usage
Image courtesy of Canales, Detrick, Lin Collins, Toomey