NSCPHD1189 Linking seismic imaging to geodynamic modeling
The proposed course will provide participants with an overview of the frontiers of the subject of seismic imaging of shallow and deep structure of the Earth and geodynamic interpretations of seismic models. Integration of seismic tomography models with geodynamical modeling of mantle convection, lithosphere-mantle interaction, plate tectonic processes such as subduction geodynamics, has improved the general understanding of the large-scale and small-scale geodynamic processes and provides background for understanding a series of new seismological, rheological, tectonic and dynamic interpretations of mantle (and partly crustal) properties.
The proposed course will include the following topics with focus on a broad geodynamic frame for seismic tomography interpretations:
1. Basic observations of Earth seismic structure
2. factors that determine seismic velocity: lithology, fabric, temperature
3. shear velocity vs temperature calibrated on oceanic lithosphere
4. seismic velocity anisotropy: how it is measured, how it is produced by deformation
5. role of density in geodynamic problems: deducing isostasy and mantle convective flow fields from tomography
6. case studies from Europe, North America, Asia
7. grand challenges to geosciences, seismic tomography modelers, and mantle dynamics. Unsolved key questions in geochemistry and geophysics in relation to the subject. How can integration of methods bring Earth sciences forward, in particular in relation to large scale tectonics, plate geodynamics, and earthquake hazards?
- Category
- Hours
- Class Instruction
- 80
- Preparation
- 60
- Total
- 140
By sending email to the Course Organizers:
Irina Artemieva, irina@ign.ku.dk;
Hans Thybo, thybo@ign.ku.dk
- Credit
- 5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Other under invigilation
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NSCPHD1189
- Credit
- 5 ECTS
- Level
- Ph.D.
- Duration
- 5 full days
- Placement
- Spring
- Schedule
- Monday to Friday, 9.30-17.00 with lunch break
- Course capacity
- 30 students
- Study board
- Natural Sciences PhD Committee
Contracting department
- Department of Geoscience and Natural Resource Management
Course responsibles
- Irina Artemieva (5-6c756c7164436c6a71316e7831676e)
Lecturers
Prof. Brian Kennett and Prof. Gregory Houseman
Course Organizers:
Prof. Irina Artemieva and Prof. Hans Thybo