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Green’s function in PREM model of the Earth for investigation of seismic waves

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pp. 1–15Online FirstMay 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIM-2177XML
Received:
01 Aug 2024
Published Online:
09 May 2026
Article type:
Research Article
Language:
EN
Article no.:
JIM-2177
Pages:
1–15

Abstract

Model of point-like source of earthquake is suggested in the framework of PREM model of the Earth. The Earth is considered to be composed of two liquid (ocean and the outer core) and six solid layers. General solution of differential equation for each layer is solved and coupling conditions at all inter-layer boundaries are satisfied. The Green function is constructed for the whole Earth. Synthetic seismograms are calculated and compared with the real seismograms of two earthquakes. 

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