The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $238,875 Project Grant through its Geosciences Program (CFDA 47.050) to the University of Utah's Office of Sponsored Projects Division. The grant supports a collaborative research project to develop a detailed 3D model of the Los Angeles Basin, which is critical for accurately estimating earthquake ground motion and assessing seismic hazard in this densely populated region. The researchers will analyze data from a temporary 300-node seismic array deployed across the LA Basin in 2022, along with other available seismic and gravity observations, to construct the 3D basin model. This model is expected to be more accurate than current community velocity models, enabling more reliable ground motion predictions for various earthquake scenarios. The project will also explore the connection between the seismic velocity model and the basin's geological features and tectonic evolution. The award period is from March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2027. No sub-awards are planned under this grant.
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