Geology, Seismic Velocity and Seismic Reflectivity of Lower Crust to Mantle of Northern Oman Ophiolite

Abstract

Seismic velocity calculations on rock samples from the Oman ophiolite, coupled with geologic cross sections, provide the basis for seismic reflectivity for various types of Moho transition zones. Results from the crust-mantle sections indicate that lithologic heterogeneity of the lower crust and the Moho transition zones control seismic velocity and seismic reflection characteristics.