| In this paper, we show how the migration of active seismic data can be used to identify and position a seismic discontinuity in a complex medium, and how the amplitude variations of the converted P to S waves can be interpreted to constrain the seismic velocities below the interface. For the application we turn our attention on Mt Vesuvius, an active volcano threatening a densely populated area. To better define its plumbing system, we investigate a mid-crust seismic discontinuity first identified by Zollo et al. (1996, Science, 274, 592-594) and assumed to be the top of a layer containing low-velocity material. We deduce a reference velocity model from previous works on first arrival times, and use it to migrate PP reflected and PS converted waves. In the... |
