Abstract
Seismic reflection data (normal incidence and wide-angle) are unique
assets for Solid Earth Science. They provide critical information about
the physical properties and structure of the lithosphere, and are useful
to understand the geometry and evolution of the tectonic plates, and for
exploration of natural resources, civil engineering, characterization of
seismogenic zones and hazard assessment. The resolution of seismic
reflection data is highly appreciated for basic and applied Earth
Sciences. However, these datasets are logistically complex and expensive
to acquire, and their geographical coverage is limited. In addition,
legacy seismic reflection data also have an added value as new
information can be retrieved by applying new processing approaches. The
preservation and dissemination of seismic open access data is an asset
to promote accurate and innovative research. Here, we present the
Seismic DAta REpository (SeisDARE), which is, to our knowledge, one of
the first comprehensive open access online databases that stores seismic
data registered with a permanent digital object identifier (DOI). The
datasets included here are accessible online and guarantee the FAIR
(Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) principles of data
management, so that each dataset enters into a statistic referencing
database and its impact can be measured. This database has been built
thanks to a network of several institutions, promoting a
multidisciplinary research, and is open for international data exchange
and collaborations. SeisDARE includes deep seismic sounding and
high-resolution data acquired in the last three decades in the Iberian
Peninsula and Morocco. In addition, as result of fruitful
collaborations, we are starting to host data acquired worldwide. Our
first incorporation of this kind are seismic profiles recorded in
Hardeman County, Texas, within the COCORP project. SeisDARE aims to make
easily accessible legacy and recently acquired seismic data and
establish a framework for future seismic data management plans. The
datasets are available at https://digital.csic.es/handle/10261/101879,
bringing endless opportunities to the scientific, industrial and
educational communities. This research has been funded by EPOS IP
676564, EPOS SP 871121, EIT Raw Materials 17024-SIT4ME and SERA 730900.