Adjoint Tomography of South America based on 3D Spectral-Element Seismic Wave Simulations

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I thank God for giving me the best opportunities that anyone could have, in addition to all the help, strength, and determination necessary to accomplish my duty, and I thank my parents for their love, encouragement, and unconditional support throughout my life.I thank Professors Marcelo Assumpção, Suzan van der Lee, Ebru Bozdağ, Carlos Moreno Chaves, and Marcelo Bianchi not only for their assistance in the execution of my doctoral project but also for all the encouragement, guidance, and motivation throughout these years. I also thank all my friends, relatives, professors, and everyone else who somehow contributed to my formation, including this university and its faculty, management, and administration, without which none of this would be possible.