Anelastic attenuation factor

Anelastic attenuation refers to the loss of seismic wave energy due to the time-dependent, or viscoelastic, behavior of materials. It is a key concept in geophysics and seismology, as it helps in understanding how seismic waves propagate through different geological formations. The "anelastic attenuation factor" quantifies how much the amplitude of a seismic wave decreases as it travels through a medium due to this anelastic behavior.