ENGLISH

Principles of Seismology

By Agustin Udías

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2000
ISBN
9780521624787, 0521624789
LCC
QE534.2 .U35 1999
Open Library ID
OL371377M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
162 MB (169507287 bytes)
Pages
489\489
Topic
Physics Geophysics
Library
avaxhome.ws
Time added
2010-05-31 15:29:46

Description

This textbook for upper division undergraduates and graduate students provides the ideal introduction to seismology. A student-friendly text fully details the fundamental concepts and includes a step-by-step development of the relevant mathematics. Beginning with clear examples of introductory topics such as one-dimensional problems and liquid media, the book goes on to cover most of the fundamental concepts in seismology. The author describes the application of seismology to the knowledge of the structure of the earth's interior and the origin and nature of earthquakes. Coverage includes seismic wave propagation, normal mode theory, ray theory approximation, body and surface waves, source mechanisms and kinematic and dynamic models. The book also contains appendices on useful mathematical tools and includes extensive problems that help students to understand the basic concepts in this area.

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