Seismicity of the salt areas of Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Kansas
The results of a seismicity study of the salt deposit areas of Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana are presented. The study was conducted using some of the short-period seismic data recorded on film at the Wichita Mountain Observatory (WMSO), located in southern Oklahoma, during the years 1961 through 1968. Only data recorded on Sundays were analyzed to minimize the confusion of quarry blasts. All major quarries within 400 km of WMSO were located and some of the known blasts were studied for distinguishing characteristics. Inquiries were made to the appropriate state agencies for data to produce a list of historical seismic events which occurred during the 1961 to 1968 period. A salt deposit composite map of the areas was also produced and all historical and previously unreported events, as well as the known quarries, were plotted on this base map.
- Research Organization:
- Teledyne Geotech, Alexandria, VA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-26
- OSTI ID:
- 5413248
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-15221
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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