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Machine Learning in Seismology: Turning Data into Insights

Journal Article · · Seismological Research Letters
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1785/0220180259· OSTI ID:1492617
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  1. Univ. of California, Berkeley, CA (United States)
  2. Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
  3. California Inst. of Technology (CalTech), Pasadena, CA (United States)
  4. University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA (United States)
  5. Harvard Univ., Cambridge, MA (United States)
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In this article, we provide an overview of current applications of machine learning (ML) in seismology. ML techniques are becoming increasingly widespread in seismology, with applications ranging from identifying unseen signals and patterns to extracting features that might improve our physical understanding. The survey of the applications in seismology presented here serves as a catalyst for further use of ML. Five research areas in seismology are surveyed in which ML classification, regression, clustering algorithms show promise: earthquake detection and phase picking, earthquake early warning (EEW), ground-motion prediction, seismic tomography, and earthquake geodesy. Lastly, we conclude by discussing the need for a hybrid approach combining data-driven ML with traditional physical modeling.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD); USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
89233218CNA000001
OSTI ID:
1492617
Report Number(s):
LA-UR--18-28089
Journal Information:
Seismological Research Letters, Journal Name: Seismological Research Letters Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 90; ISSN 0895-0695
Publisher:
Seismological Society of AmericaCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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