“…To overcome the uncertainties due to these limitations associated with global grids, we compiled the available seismic sediment thickness data (Ali & Watts, 2013; Cochran, 1983; Davies & Tramontini, 1970; Delaunay et al., 2023; Drake & Girdler, 1964; Egloff et al., 1991; Fairhead, 1973, Gettings et al., 1986; Girdler et al., 1980; Girdler & Whitmarsh, 1974; Izzeldin, 1987; Laughton & Tramontini, 1970; Ligi et al., 2012, 2015; Lowell & Genik, 1972; Maguire et al., 2003, 2006; Makris & Ginzburg, 1987; Martinez & Cochran, 1988; Mechie & Prodehl, 1988; Mitchell et al., 2022; Mooney et al., 1985; Nawab, 1984; Okwokwo et al., 2022; Prodehl et al., 1997; Rihm et al., 1991; Ross & Schlee, 1977; Shi et al., 2018; Skipwith, 1973) and incorporated into the grids extracted from GlobSed and CRUST1.0 to prepare an improved sediment thickness map of the region (Figure 1c). The computational process consisted of several key steps.…”