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Coastal and Marine Earthquake Studies

SHIPS: Seismic Hazards Investigation in Puget Sound

Example of Seismic Reflection Data

These data provide a detailed view of major structures, such as faults. The location and attitude (or shape) of faults determines the directions in which most of an earthquake's energy radiates.

Data Example
 

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