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Title: Simulation of topographic effects on seismic waves from shallow explosions near the North Korean nuclear test site with emphasis on shear wave generation

Journal Article · · Journal of Geophysical Research
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1029/2010JB007707· OSTI ID:1158887
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Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC52-07NA27344
OSTI ID:
1158887
Report Number(s):
LLNL-JRNL-433892; JGREA2; ArticleNumber: B11309
Journal Information:
Journal of Geophysical Research, Vol. 115, Issue B11; ISSN 0148-0227
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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