Thunder + fiber-optic cabling used for seismic imaging
Scientists are using thunder to map the Earth's shallow subsurface, potentially revolutionizing seismic imaging.
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Geologists and telecom engineers stand to gain from a new method of seismic imaging. It uses thunderquakes to map the Earth's shallow subsurface. The technique involves planting fiber-optic cabling to detect these thunderquakes. The phenomenon of thunderquakes is not new. But this is the first time they have been used for seismic imaging.
The method involves detecting the vibrations caused by thunder. These vibrations travel through the Earth and can be picked up by fiber-optic cables. The cables are typically used for telecommunications. But in this case, they are repurposed to detect seismic activity. The use of thunderquakes for seismic imaging is still in its early stages.
The next step will be to determine how accurate and reliable this method is. If successful, it could provide a new way to map the Earth's subsurface without the need for traditional seismic sources. This could have implications for a range of fields, from geology to civil engineering.
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Questions people are asking
What are thunderquakes?
Thunderquakes are seismic events caused by the vibrations from thunder. These vibrations travel through the Earth and can be detected by sensitive equipment, such as fiber-optic cables.
How does this method work?
The method involves planting fiber-optic cables to detect the vibrations caused by thunderquakes. These vibrations are then used to map the Earth's shallow subsurface.
What are the potential applications of this technique?
If successful, this technique could provide a new way to map the Earth's subsurface without the need for traditional seismic sources. This could have implications for fields such as geology and civil engineering.
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- Thunderquakes enable seismic imaging of Earth's shallow subsurface Phys.org · 5h ago
- Using thunderquakes to X-ray Earth Yahoo · 5h ago
- Scientists Planted Telecom Cables to Find ‘Thunderquakes.’ Here’s What Happened Gizmodo · 5h ago
- ‘Thunderquakes’ do more than shake the ground Science News · 5h ago
- Thunder + fiber-optic cabling used for seismic imaging Ars Technica · 5h ago
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