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Geotechnical Observations of the November 3, 2002 M7.9 Denali Fault Earthquake
 

Figure 5.

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The preferred method of SASW testing is the continuous harmonic wave source approach using an electromechanical shaker (black box by operator) and 4-sensor linear seismometer array (Site 589TOK, Tok Alaska).

Photo of SASW testing.

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