Laboratory experiments duplicate conditions in the Earth’s crust
An experimental device that simulates conditions in the Earth's crust at depths of up to 30 kilometers has been constructed by geophysicists working at the U.S Geological Survey laboratories in Menlo Park, California. A high pressure "bomb" is being used to experimentally measure the velocity of seismic waves in different types of rock at various confining pressures and temperatures. The principal purpose of these measurements is to determine the elastic and non-elastic properties of rocks and minerals under conditions of high-pressure such as exist deep in the Earth's crust.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1974 |
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Title | Laboratory experiments duplicate conditions in the Earth’s crust |
Authors | L. Peselnick, J.H. Dieterich, R.M. Stewart |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS) |
Index ID | 70168840 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |