Investigating Converted Phases in the Midland Basin, Texas, Using Synthetic Seismograms

Authors

Julia RosenblitFollow

Subject Area

Earth, Atmospheric and Marine Sciences

Abstract

Intraplate seismicity in previously aseismic areas within the Permian Basin, Texas, has steadily increased since 2009 (Frohlich et al., 2020). The Midland Basin, the eastern lobe of the Permian, has experienced multiple moderate magnitude earthquakes (M4-6), including the recent 2022 M5.2 Range Hill earthquake. While it is generally accepted that oil and gas development is linked to the seismic activity, and saltwater disposal (SWD) is a significant triggering mechanism in the Midland Basin, understanding the mechanism(s) of shallow (

Degree Date

Winter 2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

M.S.

Department

Earth Sciences

Advisor

Heather R. DeShon

Number of Pages

162

Format

.pdf

Creative Commons License

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Recommended Citation

Rosenblit, Julia, "Investigating Converted Phases in the Midland Basin, Texas, Using Synthetic Seismograms" (2024). Earth Sciences Theses and Dissertations. 37.
https://scholar.smu.edu/hum_sci_earthsciences_etds/37