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Seismic properties of North America and the surrounding ocean basins

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/research/structure/crust/nam.php

Presentation of maps of the seismic properties of North America and the surrounding ocean basins compiled from seismic refraction and reflection data, earthquake studies, and surface wave analyses showing crustal thickness and geologic provinces.

by Chulick, Gary; Mooney, Walter D.; Detweiler, Shane T.; and Earthquake Hazards Program (Sponsor)
Related topics:
Crust (earth), Earth structure, Geophysics, Maps and atlases, Seismic methods, Structure contours, Tectonic processes
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North America

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