University Daily Kansan
Nuclear Blasts Could Reveal Earth Structure
Bv Murrel Bland
Underground nuclear explosions could be quite helpful to geophysicists today in determining the internal structure of the earth.
This opinion was expressed by James Peoples, associate professor of geology, in an interview Saturday
"Most of what we know about the internal make-up of the earth is a result of data obtained from seismographs measuring waves from earthquakes," he said. "This method has drawbacks because we are never really sure when or where an earthquake will or did occur."
Two leading professors of geophysics in California have recently published a paper telling the advantages of using nuclear explosions," he said. "The exact time and location of nuclear blast could be determined, enabling more accurate data to be recorded."
THIS METHOD cannot be used extensively because of the nuclear test ban, he said.
Prof. People explained what causes an earthquake.
KU Reactor Is Operational
Approval to operate the KU 10- watt nuclear reactor was received last week from the Atomic Energy Commission.
Approval was granted after the grading of an examination taken by Harold Rosson, assistant professor of chemical engineering, one of the two instructors.
This written exam was one of the two tests required for operating the reactor. Russel Mesler, associate professor of chemical engineering and reactor supervisor, had been approved previously.
This action insures the availability of two courses in nuclear reactor studies this semester, the first time such courses have been offered at KU. In addition to class work, the reactor will be used in research.
Language Exam Passed by 33
Thirty-three students passed the Language Proficiency Examinations taken in January. They are:
French — Sherry Allen, Celia Candlin, Nancy Davis, Susan Judd, Marian Jun, John Kearns, Carolyn Kunz, Julia Murphy, Ida Neaderhiser, Joanne Prim, Jon Rutherford, Arthur Spears, Jane Wiggins, Allan Wicker, Joonie Zabornik.
Latin — Paul Young, Donald Malone.
Spanish—Rita Bolls, Kenneth Ferguson, Eileen Maddocks, Marcia Morgan, Craig Nelson, Daniel Peterson, Geri Russell, Judy Stamos, Connie Stellies, Tom Stout, Beverly Yates.
German — Harrie Clyde, Gary Copeland, Judith Despain, Donald Hatton, Ralph Jones.
Binns Set to Speak At L.L.P.D. Meeting
William Binns, chairman of the Lawrence Human Relations Commission, will be the key speaker at the meeting of the Lawrence League for the Practice of Democracy at 8 p.m. today.
The meeting will be held in the upstairs classroom of the Community Building, 11th and Vermont Streets.
The L.L.P.D. is a community civil rights organization.
Slide Rule Course Offered
A non-credit course on the usage of the slide rule is now available to KU students.
Robert C. Umholtz, associate professor of engineering drawing and the instructor of the course, said he will cover simple multiplication and division at first and move gradually into the uses of the slide rule in trigonometric and logarithmic functions. Students may drop the course any time they like, Umholtz said. The course will be given on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. in 207 Marvin.
"An earthquake is usually the result of a build up of stress and sudden slipping along weak joints below the surface of the earth. Different effects are felt at the surface according to how much and how deep the movement is."
The source of many earthquakes is usually not more than 40 miles deep although some have been detected at greater than 400 miles, he said.
PROF, PEOPLES also explained how seismic waves are measured.
"Data must be collected from several different points to accurately measure seismic waves from an earthquake," he said. "We recorded seismic waves from an earthquake that occurred very early Friday morning in the southeast corner of Missouri. We're checking with a seismograph station in St. Louis and comparing data to determine the type and location."
He said seismic waves indicate much about the crust and core of the earth.
"The crust is about 25 miles thick in most land areas," he said. "Waves sent through the crust indicate there is a liquid core, about 4,400 miles in diameter."
Prof. Peoples explained how seismic waves are measured at KU.
"OUR SEISMOGRAPH is a short period type, measuring high frequency waves from earthquakes," he said. "Waves are recorded in terms of lines on a graph."
The seismograph runs constantly except for a brief period each day when graphs are changed, he said.
"Our seismograph pier goes to bed rock about two feet below the basement floor," he said. "We would have less interference if we had instruments at the bottom of a 1,000 foot shaft."
KANSAN STAFF—Meet your new UDK editors. From left to right they are Scott Payne, Bethel junior, assistant managing editor; Ron Gallagher, Fort Scott senior, managing editor; Marty Moser, Lyndon senior, society editor; Kelly Smith, Wichita senior, assistant managing editor;
Carrie Merryfield, Minneapolis senior, assistant managing editor; Jerry Musil, Kansas City junior, city editor; Steve Clark, Coffeyville sophomore, sports editor; Clayton Keller, Winfield graduate student, assistant managing editor; and Bill Mullins, Kansas City seniort, editorial editor.
UN Dishes It Out
NEW YORK—(UPI)—During the General Assembly some 1,500 meals are served each day to United Nations delegates and their guests; the Journal of the American Dietetic Association reports.
International dishes are always available, but the unchallenged favorite is sirloin steak; runner up, roast beef with Yorkshire pudding.
University Theatre Tryouts on Now
Tryouts for the four University Theatre productions second semester will be held today and tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the University Theatre. The tryouts are open to all KU students.
Gordon Beck, associate professor of speech and drama, said the four remaining productions will be "The
Twelfth Night" by Shakespeare,
"Humulus Le Mute" by Anouilh,
"The Ghost of Mr. Penny," and "El
Retablake la Maravillas" by Cerv-
vantes.
"The Twelfth Night" will replace the previously announced production of "Romeo and Juliet."
IBM WILL INTERVIEW FEBRUARY 7-8
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