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Di Luccio et al. 2003
Di Luccio, F., Pino, N.A. and Thio, H.K. (2003). A study of regional waveform calibration in the eastern Mediterranean. Geophysical Research Letters 30: doi: 10.1029/2002GL016438. issn: 0094-8276.

We modeled Pnl phases from several moderate magnitude earthquakes in the eastern Mediterranean to test methods and develop path calibrations for determining source parameters. The study region, which extends from the eastern part of the Hellenic arc to the eastern Anatolian fault, is dominated by moderate earthquakes that can produce significant damage. Our results are useful for analyzing regional seismicity as well as seismic hazard, because very few broadband seismic stations are available in the selected area. For the whole region we have obtained a single velocity model characterized by a 30 km thick crust, low upper mantle velocities and a very thin lid overlaying a distinct low velocity layer. Our preferred model proved quite reliable for determining focal mechanism and seismic moment across the entire range of selected paths. The source depth is also well constrained, especially for moderate earthquakes.

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Keywords
Seismology, Body wave propagation, Seismology, Earthquake parameters, Seismology, Lithosphere and upper mantle
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Geophysical Research Letters
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