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Seismic reflection data from a 50km line southeast of the summit of Mt Erebus to assess the amplitude and wavelength of crustal flexure associated with the load of the Ross Archipelago
Entry ID: K101_1988_1989_NZ_1

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Summary
Abstract: A joint project between the New Zealand Geophysic Division (now IGNS), Stanford University and the University of Nebraska was conducted to carry out a seismic reflection line of approximate 50 km in length, southeast of Ross Island to assess the amplitude and wavelength of crustal flexure associated with the load of the Ross Archipelago. 50 km of 6-fold multichannel seismic reflections on a line that started approximately 60km southeast of the summit of Mt Erebus was completed. 5 kg dynamite charges were detonated in 20 m deep holes at intervals of 200 m along the full length of the line. A 30 km long wide-angle reflection/refraction experiment was also carried out to provide seismic velocity control throughout the crust. Deep reflections from the base of the crust were also recorded.
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: -77.75   S: -78.25   E: 170.0   W: 167.5

Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1988-12-12
Stop Date: 1989-01-12
Location Keywords
Science Keywords
ISO Topic Category
Platform
FIELD SURVEYS Ancillary Description
GROUND STATIONS Ancillary Description
FIELD INVESTIGATION Ancillary Description
Instrument
SEISMIC REFLECTION PROFILERS Ancillary Description
Quality The data is contained in the publications. Please contact the investigator for more information.
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Data Center
Antarctica New Zealand, New Zealand Antarctic Institute, New Zealand Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/

Data Center Personnel
Name: SHULAMIT GORDON
Phone: +64 3 358 0200
Fax: +64 3 358 0211
Email: s.gordon at antarcticanz.govt.nz
Contact Address:
Antarctica New Zealand
Private Bag 4745
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand
Personnel
FRED DAVEY
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Phone: +64 4 473 8208
Fax: +64 4 471 0977
Email: fred.davey at gns.cri.nz
Contact Address:
IGNS
PO Box 1320
Kelburn
City: Wellington
Country: NEW ZEALAND
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Publications/References
Beaudoin, B.C. Ten Brink, U.S. Stern, T.A. 1992 Characteristics and processing of seismic data collected on thick, floating ice: results from Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctica. Geophysics 57(10): 1359-1372
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2009-06-22
Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-06-30

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