Publication Date:
1951-11-01
Description:
The Microseismic Research Project, initiated by the Naval Aerological Service, has recently completed a detailed study of microseisms associated with cold fronts. The data presented in this paper concerning frontal microseisms, together with data previously published concerning tropical storm microseisms, lead to the conclusion that most microseismic storms are a direct function of the wind force, the density of the air mass involved and the area over which the force acts. Most reliable sources of information also lead to the conclusion that microseismic storms are generated on the ocean bottom directly under the storm area, probably by means of compressional water waves set up by the storm.
Print ISSN:
0003-0007
Electronic ISSN:
1520-0477
Topics:
Geography
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Physics
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