Rfmpy

Welcome to the rfmpy repository!

The codes found here calculate receiver function (RF) and perform time to depth migration for mapping the Moho discontinuity (boundary between the Earth's crust and mantle), In a 3D spherical coordinate system.

We use these codes to examine the Moho depth variations for the broader European Alpine region, based on four temporary seismic networks (i.e., AASN, EASI, CIFALPS, PACASE).

For more details on this project, have a look at our paper entitled “Moho depths beneath the European Alps: a homogeneously processed map and receiver functions database”, published in Earth System Science Data (ESSD).

The receiver function dataset, used in this project is open access and can be accessed at this Zenodo repository.

🆕 Application to map the Mantle-Transition-Zone

This project, led by D. Kalmár (DK), focuses on investigating the mantle transition zone (MTZ) beneath Central and Eastern Europe. The study uses seismic data collected from various temporary and permanent seismic networks in the region. DK, along with LP and GH, developed an updated version of rfmpy tailored for studying the MTZ. For more details:

• Kalmár, D., Petrescu, L., Hetényi, G., Michailos, K., Süle, B., Neagoe, C., Bokelmann, G., and the AlpArray and PACASE Working Groups, Mantle transition zone analysis using P-to-S receiver functions in the Alpine–Carpathian–Dinarides region: impact of plumes and slabs, Geophysical Journal International, 2025.

📓Documentation

Documentation is available here.

📃 How to Cite

If you use rfmpy, consider citing Michailos et al. (2023).

• Michailos, K., Hetényi, G., Scarponi, M., Stipčević, J., Bianchi, I., Bonatto, L., Czuba, W., Di Bona, M., Govoni, A., Hannemann, K., Janik, T., Kalmár, D., Kind, R., Link, F., Lucente, F. P., Monna, S., Montuori, C., Mroczek, S., Paul, A., Piromallo, C., Plomerová, J., Rewers, J., Salimbeni, S., Tilmann, F., Środa, P., Vergne, J., and the AlpArray-PACASE Working Groups (2023). Moho depths beneath the European Alps: a homogeneously processed map and receiver functions database. Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 15, 2117–2138.

⚠️ Notes

Please note that, at this stage, the codes are primarily designed to reproduce our results. For other applications, modifications may be necessary.

The codes are currently under active development and may change at any time. We welcome contributions from the community, including suggestions for improvements, error reports, and other feedback.