Asymptotic solutions to the static deformation of the Earth ‐ I. Spheroidal mode

Abstract

This paper treats the spheroidal deformation when the harmonic order tends to infinity. Asymptotic solutions for a spherically symmetric model are presented in an analytical form. The formulas are indispensable in computing (i) partials of the Green's functions and (ii) coseismic deformation, such as strain steps detected far away from epicentres. Copyright © 1988, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved