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This book provides an approachable and concise introduction to seismology theory. It clearly explains the fundamental concepts, emphasizing intuitive understanding over lengthy derivations. Topics include all that is needed for a comprehensive first course in seismology: stress/strain theory, seismic wave equation, ray theory, tomography, reflection seismology, surface waves, source theory, anisotropy and earthquake prediction. Detailed exercises follow each chapter, giving students the opportunity to apply the techniques they have learned to compute results of interest and to illustrate some of Earth's seismic properties. In several cases, computer subroutines are provided to assist with these exercises. Numerous illustrations accompany the text, including examples of seismograms and images of the global seismic wavefield. This textbook is ideal for any introductory course in seismology taught to upper-division undergraduates or first-year graduate students, and is especially suited for a one-semester class on seismology.
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Introduction to Seismology, Peter M. Shearer
- Taal
- Jaar van publicatie
- 1999
- Bindwijze
- (Paperback),
- Staat van het boek
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- € 9,79
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- Titel
- Introduction to Seismology
- Taal
- Engels
- Auteurs
- Peter M. Shearer
- Uitgever
- Cambridge University Press
- Jaar van publicatie
- 1999
- Formaat
- Paperback
- Aantal pagina's
- 272
- ISBN10
- 0521669537
- ISBN13
- 9780521669535
- Reeks
- Categorieën
- Tags
- Handleidingen en Gidsen, Wetenschap, Wetenschappelijke literatuur, Fysicaboeken, Geologie, Seismologie
- Aantekening
- This book provides an approachable and concise introduction to seismology theory. It clearly explains the fundamental concepts, emphasizing intuitive understanding over lengthy derivations. Topics include all that is needed for a comprehensive first course in seismology: stress/strain theory, seismic wave equation, ray theory, tomography, reflection seismology, surface waves, source theory, anisotropy and earthquake prediction. Detailed exercises follow each chapter, giving students the opportunity to apply the techniques they have learned to compute results of interest and to illustrate some of Earth's seismic properties. In several cases, computer subroutines are provided to assist with these exercises. Numerous illustrations accompany the text, including examples of seismograms and images of the global seismic wavefield. This textbook is ideal for any introductory course in seismology taught to upper-division undergraduates or first-year graduate students, and is especially suited for a one-semester class on seismology.