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The seismic waveform dataset of the Sardinia Passive Array Experiment (SPAE)
1Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Italy.
Data in Brief
|June 14, 2019
Summary
The Sardinia Passive Array Experiment (SPAE) collected seismic data to study Earth's lithosphere and seismicity in the Mediterranean. This valuable dataset is now publicly available for research.
Area of Science:
- Geophysics
- Seismology
- Earth Science
Background:
- The Mediterranean region exhibits complex tectonic activity.
- Understanding the lithospheric structure and seismicity of the Sardinia-Corsica block is crucial for regional hazard assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To acquire new seismic data in central-northern Sardinia.
- To investigate the lithospheric structure of the Mediterranean region.
- To analyze the seismicity of the Sardinia-Corsica block.
Main Methods:
- Deployment of 8 three-component portable seismographs for the Sardinia Passive Array Experiment (SPAE).
- Continuous data recording at 100 samples per second (sps).
- Assembly and archiving of over 50 GB of digital seismic waveform data.
Main Results:
- Acquisition of a comprehensive seismic dataset covering central-northern Sardinia.
- Generation of high-quality waveform data suitable for detailed geophysical analysis.
- Successful deployment and operation of a temporary seismic network.
Conclusions:
- The SPAE dataset provides valuable new insights into the lithospheric structure and seismicity of the region.
- The data are accessible via the European Integrated Data Archive (EIDA), facilitating further research.
- This experiment enhances our understanding of Mediterranean tectonics.
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