Introduction to Seismology

ISBN-13: 9781107184473 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 442 str.

Peter M. Shearer

Opis

Offers a concise and accessible introduction to seismic theory, with a focus on the mathematical fundamentals of global seismology.

Recenzje

Review of previous edition: '… an excellent introduction for non-seismologists to grasp concepts behind seismological techniques.' Hitoshi Kawakatsu, Episodes

Spis treści

1. Introduction; 2. Stress and strain; 3. The seismic wave equation; 4. Ray theory: travel times; 5. Inversion of travel time data; 6. Ray theory: amplitude and phase; 7. Reflection seismology and related topics; 8. Surface waves and normal modes; 9. Earthquakes and source theory; 10. Earthquake prediction; 11. Seismometers and seismographs; 12. Earth noise; 13. Anisotropy; Appendix A; Appendix B; Appendix C; Appendix D; Appendix E; Appendix F; Bibliography; Index.