Journal of Applied Geophysics

Journal: Journal of Applied Geophysics

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J. Appl. Geophys.

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Elsevier

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0926-9851
1879-1859

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Integrated use of ambient vibrations and geological methods for seismic microzonation
Panzera, Francesco; Romagnoli, Gino; Tortorici, Giuseppe; et al. (2019)
Journal of Applied Geophysics
Imaging subsurface migration of dissolved CO2 in a shallow aquifer using 3-D time-lapse electrical resistivity tomography
Auken, Esben; Doetsch, Joseph; Fiandaca, Gianluca; et al. (2014)
Journal of Applied Geophysics
Imaging one of the largest Alpine slope instabilities with 3D seismic first-arrival traveltime tomography
Kiers, Tjeerd; Schmelzbach, Cédric; Maurer, Hansruedi; et al. (2026)
Journal of Applied Geophysics
Understanding the internal structure and geometry of large-scale gravitational slope instabilities is crucial for hazard assessment and risk mitigation in mountainous regions. This study presents a high-resolution 2D and 3D seismic first-arrival traveltime tomography analysis of the Cuolm da Vi (CdV) slope instability, one of the largest active mass movements in the Alps. To achieve this, we conducted an extensive seismic survey, deploying over 1000 autonomous nodes across a 0.7 km² area and acquiring data from 144 controlled-source shots. Our resulting 2D and 3D tomographic models reveal significant subsurface heterogeneities, including extensive low-velocity zones up to depths of 200 metres, indicative of severe rock mass disintegration. Additionally, strong lateral velocity variations persist throughout the unstable zone, further corroborating its structural complexity. Our findings align with previous studies that suggest toppling as the dominant deformation mechanism. The comparison between 2D and 3D velocity models highlights the critical role of out-of-plane effects, such as observed lateral ray bending, emphasizing the importance of 3D imaging for accurate characterization of complex instability structures. The 2D and 3D velocity models provide important constraints for estimating the total unstable rock volume and serve as a foundation for future geotechnical analyses and hazard assessments. This study also demonstrates the feasibility and effectiveness of large-scale nodal seismic deployments in alpine terrains, paving the way for further applications in monitoring and characterizing deep-seated slope instabilities.
Landslide characterization using P- and S-wave seismic refraction tomography — The importance of elastic moduli
Uhlemann, Sebastian S.; Hagedorn, S.; Dashwood, Ben A.J.; et al. (2016)
Journal of Applied Geophysics
Monitoring freshwater salinization in analog transport models by time-lapse electrical resistivity tomography
Wagner, Florian M.; Möller, Marcus; Schmidt-Hattenberger, Cornelia; et al. (2013)
Journal of Applied Geophysics
Deep saline aquifers are target formations both for the geological storage of carbon dioxide as well as for geothermal applications. High pressure gradients, resulting from fluid or gas injection processes, provide a potential driving force for the displacement of native formation waters, implicating a potential salinization of shallow freshwater resources. Geoelectrical monitoring techniques are sensitive to compositional changes of groundwater resources, and hence capable to detect salinization processes at an early stage. In this context, numerical simulations and analog modeling can provide a valuable contribution by identifying probable salinization scenarios, and thereby guiding an optimum sensor network layout within the scope of an early warning system. In this study, coupled numerical flow and transport simulations of a laterally uniform salinization scenario were carried out and used to support a subsequent realization in a laboratory sandbox model. During the experiment, electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) was applied in a practical surface–borehole setup in order to determine the spatio-temporal variations of electrical properties influenced by saltwater intrusion. Inversion results of different electrode configurations were evaluated and compared to numerical simulations. With regard to surface–borehole measurements, good results were obtained using crossed bipoles, while regular bipole measurements were more susceptible to noise. Within the scope of a single-hole tomography, the underlying resistivity distribution was best reproduced using the Wenner configuration, which was substantiated by synthetic modeling.
Frequency-dependent traveltime tomography using fat rays: application to near-surface seismic imaging
Jordi, Claudio; Schmelzbach, Cédric; Greenhalgh, Stewart (2016)
Journal of Applied Geophysics
Reduction of reflections from above surface objects in GPR data
Kruk, J. van der; Slob, E.C. (2004)
Journal of Applied Geophysics
Processing and preliminary interpretation of noisy high-resolution seismic reflection/refraction data across the active Ostler Fault zone, South Island, New Zealand
Campbell, Fiona M.; Kaiser, A.; Horstmeyer, H.; et al. (2010)
Journal of Applied Geophysics
High-resolution seismic imaging of debris-flow fans, alluvial valley fills and hosting bedrock geometry in Vinschgau/Val Venosta, Eastern Italian Alps
Maraio, Stefano; Bruno, Pier P.G.; Picotti, Vincenzo; et al. (2018)
Journal of Applied Geophysics
Self-potential investigation of moraine dam seepage
Moore, Jeffrey R.; Boleve, Alexandre; Sanders, Johnny W.; et al. (2011)
Journal of Applied Geophysics

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