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Deep electrical structure under central Europe

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The model of the electrical conductivity distribution within the Bohemian Massif to mid-upper mantle depths was derived from magnetotelluric and magnetic continuum long-period data of the Budkov Observatory (Geophysical Institute, Acad. Sci. Czech Republic., Prague) and from the ISL (Induction Scale Lengths) data of the Průhonice Observatory. The ranges of apparent resistivities in the Bohemian Massif (BM) are compared with those obtained at relevant central European observatories. The conductivity profile is estimated from the resistivity/depth graph corresponding to substitute perfect conductor inversion.

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Praus, O., Pěčová, J. Deep electrical structure under central Europe. Stud Geophys Geod 38, 57–70 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02296253

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