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An outline is given of methods used to construct model distributions of the density, pressure, incompressibility, rigidity, gravitational intensity and P and S seismic velocities in the Earth’s interior. Spherical symmetry is assumed. Reference is made to the problem of formulating a standard Earth model. A table giving values of various properties of the Earth’s interior at selected depths is included.
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Bullen, K.E. (1974). Construction of Earth Models. In: Thoft-Christensen, P. (eds) Continuum Mechanics Aspects of Geodynamics and Rock Fracture Mechanics. NATO Advanced Study Institutes Series, vol 12. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-2268-2_2
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