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- Title: Earthquake Seismology: Treatise On Geophysics
- Authors: Gerald Schubert, Hiroo Kanamori
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Pages: 697
Geophysics is the physics of the Earth, the science that studies the Earth by measuring the physical consequences of its presence and activity. It is a science of extraordinary breadth, requiring 10 volumes of this treatise for its description. Only a treatise can present a science with the breadth of geophysics if it intends to discuss the material in great depth, along with completeness of the subject matter.
Thus, while there are many books on geophysics dealing with its many subdivisions, a single book cannot give more than an introductory flavor of each topic. At the other extreme, a single book can cover one aspect of geophysics in great detail, as each volume of this treatise does, but this treatise offers the unique advantage of being designed as an integrated series, which is an important feature of an interdisciplinary science like geophysics.
Earthquake Seismology presents the most recent findings on the physics of earthquakes. It includes chapters on seismicity studies from pre-historic periods to the most modern studies on a global scale, deep earthquakes, nucleation, stress transfer, triggering, hydrological processes, and recently discovered slow slips at plate boundaries. It also covers closely related fields including tsunami, volcanic seismology and physics, interaction between solid earth, atmosphere and ionosphere. Discussions on strong-motion seismology and its social implications are also reviewed.
Self-contained volume starts with an overview of the subject then explores each topic with in depth detail. Extensive reference lists and cross references with other volumes to facilitate further research. Full-color figures and tables support the text and aid in understanding. Content suited for both the expert and non-expert.
- List of Content
- Seismology and Structure of the Earth
- Mineral Physics
- Geodesy
- Geomorphology
- Geomagnetism
- Crustal and Lithosphere Dynamics
- Mantle Dynamics
- Core Dynamics
- Evolution of the Earth
- Planets and Moons