An Introduction to Seismology, Earthquakes, and Earth StructureISBN: 978-0-86542-078-6
Paperback
512 pages
January 1991, Wiley-Blackwell
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The fundamentals of seismic wave propagation are developed using
a physical approach and then applied to show how refraction,
reflection, and teleseismic techniques are used to study the
structure and thus the composition and evolution of the earth. The
book shows how seismic waves are used to study earthquakes and are
integrated with other data to investigate the plate tectonic
processes that cause earthquakes. Figures, examples, problems, and
computer exercises teach students about seismology in a creative
and intuitive manner. Necessary mathematical tools including vector
and tensor analysis, matrix algebra, Fourier analysis, statistics
of errors, signal processing, and data inversion are introduced
with many relevant examples. The text also addresses the
fundamentals of seismometry and applications of seismology to
societal issues. Special attention is paid to help students
visualize connections between different topics and view seismology
as an integrated science.
An Introduction to Seismology, Earthquakes, and Earth
Structure gives an excellent overview for students of
geophysics and tectonics, and provides a strong foundation for
further studies in seismology.
- Multidisciplinary examples throughout the text - catering to
students in varied disciplines (geology, mineralogy, petrology,
physics, etc.).
- Most up to date book on the market - includes recent seismic
events such as the 1999 Earthquakes in Turkey, Greece, and
Taiwan).
- Chapter outlines - each chapter begins with an outline and a
list of learning objectives to help students focus and study.
- Essential math review - an entire section reviews the essential
math needed to understand seismology. This can be covered in class
or left to students to review as needed.
- End of chapter problem sets - homework problems that cover the
material presented in the chapter. Solutions to all odd numbered
problem sets are listed in the back so that students can track
their progress.
- Extensive References - classic references and more current references are listed at the end of each chapter.