A Manual of Seismology
Published on 6. February 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
270 pages
978-1-107-69020-2 (ISBN)
Description
Originally published in 1921, as part of the Cambridge Geological Series, this book presents an accessible introduction to seismology. Whilst some historical context is provided, the main aim of the text is to give an outline of its key principles and applications. Numerous illustrative figures and textual notes are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in seismology and the history of science.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
385 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-107-69020-2 (9781107690202)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1. Introduction; 2. Seismographs; 3. Nature and intensity of earthquake-motion; 4. Sound phenomena of earthquakes; 5. Deformations of the Earth's crust; 6. Seismic sea-waves; 7. Secondary effects of earthquakes; 8. Position of the seismic focus; 9. Propagation of earthquake-waves; 10. Geographical distribution of earthquakes; 11. Frequency and periodicity of earthquakes; 12. Accessory shocks; 13. Volcanic earthquakes; 14. Origin of tectonic earthquakes; Index.