Seismic Waves From Mine Collapses Can Now Be Distinguished From Other Seismic Activities
Monday, July 14, 2008 - 20:21
in Earth & Climate
Researchers have devised a technology that can distinguish mine collapses from other seismic activity. Using the large seismic disturbance associated with the Crandall Canyon mine collapse last August, scientists applied a method developed to detect underground nuclear weapons tests to quickly examine the seismic recordings of the event and determine whether that source was most likely from a collapse.