Tracing seismic rays - possible intersection

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The discussion focuses on seismic wave propagation in a non-homogeneous layer over a halfspace, highlighting the surprising intersection of seismic rays after reflecting from the halfspace. The velocity profile in the layer varies with depth, defined by v=v0+k1z, while the halfspace has a different velocity function, v=v0+k1H+k2(z-H), with specific constants for each. The graph produced from the analysis shows unexpected behavior, prompting further investigation into the nature of seismic rays. The inverted y-axis indicates that depth increases downward, paralleling optical phenomena where different refractive indices affect light. This discussion ties into broader geological implications, such as those observed in the Northridge Earthquake.
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This problem is about seismic wave propagation in a non-homogeneous layer over a halfspace. I'm not asking you to solve anything, I've already solved the problem both algebraically and in Matlab. However, the graph that I've gotten mildy surprises me. According to the graph, the seismic rays intersect after returning from the half space.

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Briefly, I was asked to trace the seismic rays originating from a point on the surface.

The velocity in the layer is a function of depth v=v0+k1z where k1=0.025
The velocity in the halfspace is a function of depth v=v0+k1H+k2(z-H) k2=0.01

where H=20km is depth of the layer

NOTE: The y-axis is inverted, z increases with depth.
 
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