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Area of Science:

  • Earth Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Geophysics

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  • Peatlands are significant global carbon sinks, storing vast amounts of soil carbon.
  • Accurate peat volume assessment is vital for land-use carbon budget calculations, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere.
  • Traditional methods for peat depth determination include mechanical probing and electromagnetic geophysics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of seismic nodal instrumentation for quantifying peat depth.
  • To assess the potential of this technology for improving peatland carbon stock estimations.

Main Methods:

  • Deployment of Stryde™ seismic nodes at Whixall moss, Shropshire, England.
  • Measurement of seismic arrival times from peat-bottom reflections.
  • Analysis of dispersive surface waves to model variable peat depth.

Main Results:

  • Seismic nodal instrumentation successfully measured peat depths.
  • The method provided a model of variable peat depth along a linear transect.
  • The use of small seismic nodes (micronodes) facilitated rapid deployment.

Conclusions:

  • Seismic nodal instrumentation is a viable technique for peat depth quantification.
  • This method enhances the accuracy of peatland carbon stock assessments.
  • The technology's rapid deployment capability is advantageous for challenging environments.