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'This is a well-balanced textbook, introducing physical concepts with a combination of clever derivations and imaginative computer exercises. It serves as an excellent introduction to modern seismology.' Professor Don Helmberger, California Institute of Technology
Prepublication praise: 'This is a well-balanced textbook, introducing physical concepts with a combination of clever derivations and imaginative computer exercies. It serves as an excellent introduction to modern seismology.' Professor Don Helmberger, Seismological Laboratory, California Institute of Technology
'An attractive and readable way to understand how seismic methods can reveal the inner Earth and how reading the records may help to predict earthquakes.' New Scientist
Book Description
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.
Introduction to Seismology,Peter Shearer,Cambridge University Press,0521669537,Earth Sciences - Geology,Geophysics,Science,Science/Mathematics,Seismology,Science / Geology,Vulcanology & seismology
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