震源层

震源层（英语：seismogenic layer）是指在岩石圈内地震发生的深度范围 ^[1]，其厚度的差异是根据位置。大洋地壳的震源层厚度为0-40公里，大陆地壳的震源层厚度为0-25公里^[2]。在俯冲带，一个震源层可能被推到另一个之上，而导致深度可达 700 公里的极深地震^[3]。震源层的底部代表变形机制的向下变化，从弹性和脆性变形机制到延性蠕变变形机制。这种变形机制变化的位置有时被称为脆韧过渡区^[4]。

参考文献

^ Scholz, Christopher (2002). The Mechanics of Earthquakes and Faulting. Cambridge University Press. p. 152. ISBN 9780521655408. Retrieved June 12, 2012.
^ Watts, A.B.; Burov, E.B. (August 2003). "Lithospheric strength and its relationship to the elastic and seismogenic layer thickness". Earth and Planetary Science Letters. 213 (1–2): 113–131. Bibcode:2003E&PSL.213..113W. doi:10.1016/S0012-821X(03)00289-9.]
^ Hayes, Gavin; Crone, Tony. "At what depth do earthquakes occur? What is the significance of the depth?". USGS.gov.
^ Cole, J.; Hacker, B.; Ratschbacher, L.; Dolan, J.; Seward, G.; Frost, E.; Frank, W. (2007). "Localized ductile shear below the seismogenic zone: Structural analysis of an exhumed strike-slip fault, Austrian Alps" (PDF). Journal of Geophysical Research. 112 (B12): B12304. Bibcode:2007JGRB..11212304C. doi:10.1029/2007JB004975.

[”Scholz”-1] Scholz, Christopher (2002). The Mechanics of Earthquakes and Faulting. Cambridge University Press. p. 152. ISBN 9780521655408. Retrieved June 12, 2012.

[”Watts”-2] Watts, A.B.; Burov, E.B. (August 2003). "Lithospheric strength and its relationship to the elastic and seismogenic layer thickness". Earth and Planetary Science Letters. 213 (1–2): 113–131. Bibcode:2003E&PSL.213..113W. doi:10.1016/S0012-821X(03)00289-9.]

[”Hayes”-3] Hayes, Gavin; Crone, Tony. "At what depth do earthquakes occur? What is the significance of the depth?". USGS.gov.

[”Cole”-4] Cole, J.; Hacker, B.; Ratschbacher, L.; Dolan, J.; Seward, G.; Frost, E.; Frank, W. (2007). "Localized ductile shear below the seismogenic zone: Structural analysis of an exhumed strike-slip fault, Austrian Alps" (PDF). Journal of Geophysical Research. 112 (B12): B12304. Bibcode:2007JGRB..11212304C. doi:10.1029/2007JB004975.

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