Citation

Maynard GL. Science 1970; 168(3927): 120-121.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1970, American Association for the Advancement of Science)

DOI

10.1126/science.168.3927.120

PMID

17838983

Abstract

Refraction measurements made in the deep ocean between the Marshall and Hawaiian islands reveal a layer of seismic velocity 7.3 kilometers per second between the 6.8 kilometer per second oceanic crustal layer and the mantle. This layer, normally masked as a second arrival, is revealed by continuous air gun refraction data. The layer may be widespread in the deep oceans.

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