Seismology, 1989-1992

Seismology, 1989-1992
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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Total Pages : 68
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ISBN-10 : 0788113933
ISBN-13 : 9780788113932
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis Seismology, 1989-1992 by : Astrid Persson

Covers the work of the Swedish data center in the international seismological verification system that monitors underground nuclear explosions and provides data for research on detection, location and identification of low-magnitude seismic events. Maps, charts and graphs.

Treatise on Geophysics: Earthquake seismology

Treatise on Geophysics: Earthquake seismology
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 726
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105130545457
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Synopsis Treatise on Geophysics: Earthquake seismology by : Gerald Schubert

The Treatise on geophysics is the only comprehensive, state-of-the-art, and integrated summary of the present state of geophysics. Offering an array of articles from some of the top scientists around the world, this 11-volume work deals with all major parts of solid-Earth geophysics, including a volume on the terrestrial planets and moons in our Solar System. This major reference work will aid researchers, advanced undergrad and graduate students, as well as professionals in cutting-edge research.

Practical Lessons from the Loma Prieta Earthquake

Practical Lessons from the Loma Prieta Earthquake
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Publisher : National Academies Press
Total Pages : 288
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ISBN-10 : 9780309050302
ISBN-13 : 0309050308
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis Practical Lessons from the Loma Prieta Earthquake by : National Research Council

The Loma Prieta earthquake struck the San Francisco area on October 17, 1989, causing 63 deaths and $10 billion worth of damage. This book reviews existing research on the Loma Prieta quake and draws from it practical lessons that could be applied to other earthquake-prone areas of the country. The volume contains seven keynote papers presented at a symposium on the earthquake and includes an overview written by the committee offering recommendations to improve seismic safety and earthquake awareness in parts of the country susceptible to earthquakes.

Volcanic Seismology

Volcanic Seismology
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 580
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ISBN-10 : 9783642770081
ISBN-13 : 3642770088
Rating : 4/5 (81 Downloads)

Synopsis Volcanic Seismology by : Paolo Gasparini

For many centuries people living on volcanoes have known that the outset of seismic activity is often a forerunner of a volcanic eruption. This understand ing allowed people living close to the sites of the Mt. Nuovo 1538 eruption at Campi Flegrei, Italy, and of the Mt. Usu 1663 eruption, in Hokkaido, Japan (to quote only two examples) to flee before the eruptions started. During the second half of the 19th century seismographs were installed on some volcanoes, and the link between seismic and eruptive activity started to be assessed on a firmer scientific basis. The first systematic observations of the correlations existing between seismic activity and volcanic eruptions were probably those carried out at Mt. Vesuvius by Luigi Palmieri in 1856. Palmieri was the Director of Osservatorio Vesuviano and built an electromagnetic seismograph with the aim of "making visible the smallest ground motions by recording them on paper and indicating direction, intensity and duration". He was able to show the relationship between earthquakes and the different phases of volcanic activity. He identified the harmonic tremor which he indicated was a precursor of volcanic activity: "the characteristic feature of the ground mo tions preceding eruption is its continuity . . . (before the eruption of 1861) the electromagnetic seismograph began to show a continuous tremor". The Palmieri seismograph was also utilized in Japan until 1883, when it was replaced by the new Gray-Milne seismographs, and, later, by the Omori in struments.

Exploration Seismology

Exploration Seismology
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 1261
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ISBN-10 : 9781139643115
ISBN-13 : 1139643118
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis Exploration Seismology by : R. E. Sheriff

This is the completely updated revision of the highly regarded book Exploration Seismology. Available now in one volume, this textbook provides a complete and systematic discussion of exploration seismology. The first part of the book looks at the history of exploration seismology and the theory - developed from the first principles of physics. All aspects of seismic acquisition are then described. The second part of the book goes on to discuss data-processing and interpretation. Applications of seismic exploration to groundwater, environmental and reservoir geophysics are also included. The book is designed to give a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the applications of seismology. Exploration Seismology's comprehensiveness makes it suitable as a text for undergraduate courses for geologists, geophysicists and engineers, as well as a guide and reference work for practising professionals.

Advanced Digital Signal Processing of Seismic Data

Advanced Digital Signal Processing of Seismic Data
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 341
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ISBN-10 : 9781108579216
ISBN-13 : 1108579213
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis Advanced Digital Signal Processing of Seismic Data by : Wail A. Mousa

Seismic data must be interpreted using digital signal processing techniques in order to create accurate representations of petroleum reservoirs and the interior structure of the Earth. This book provides an advanced overview of digital signal processing (DSP) and its applications to exploration seismology using real-world examples. The book begins by introducing seismic theory, describing how to identify seismic events in terms of signals and noise, and how to convert seismic data into the language of DSP. Deterministic DSP is then covered, together with non-conventional sampling techniques. The final part covers statistical seismic signal processing via Wiener optimum filtering, deconvolution, linear-prediction filtering and seismic wavelet processing. With over sixty end-of-chapter exercises, seismic data sets and data processing MATLAB codes included, this is an ideal resource for electrical engineering students unfamiliar with seismic data, and for Earth Scientists and petroleum professionals interested in DSP techniques.

Deep Crustal Seismic Reflection Profiling

Deep Crustal Seismic Reflection Profiling
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Publisher : ANU Press and Geoscience Australia
Total Pages : 241
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ISBN-10 : 9781760460853
ISBN-13 : 1760460850
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis Deep Crustal Seismic Reflection Profiling by : B.L.N. Kennett

Deep Crustal Seismic Reflection Profiling: Australia 1978–2015 presents the full suite of reflection profiles penetrating the whole crust carried in Australia by Geoscience Australia and various partners. The set of reflection data comprises over 16,000 km of coverage across the whole continent, and provides an insight into the variations in crustal architecture in the varied geological domains. Each reflection profile is presented at approximately true scale with up to 220 km of profile per page and overlap between pages. Each reflection section is accompanied by a geological strip map showing the configuration of the line superimposed on 1:1M geology. The compilation includes a suite of large-scale reflection transects groups of 1,000 km or more that link across major geological provinces, and an extensive bibliography of reports and relevant publications.

Seismic Motion, Lithospheric Structures, Earthquake and Volcanic Sources

Seismic Motion, Lithospheric Structures, Earthquake and Volcanic Sources
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Publisher : Birkhäuser
Total Pages : 369
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ISBN-10 : 9783034880107
ISBN-13 : 3034880103
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis Seismic Motion, Lithospheric Structures, Earthquake and Volcanic Sources by : Yehuda Ben-Zion

Geophysicists use seismic signals to image structures in the Earth's interior, to understand the mechanics of earthquake and volcanic sources, and to estimate their associated hazards. Keiiti Aki developed pioneering quantitative methods for extracting useful information from various portions of observed seismograms and applied these methods to many problems in the above fields. This volume honors Aki's contributions with review papers and results from recent applications by his former students and scientific associates pertaining to topics spawned by his work. Discussed subjects include analytical and numerical techniques for calculating dynamic rupture and radiated seismic waves, stochastic models used in engineering seismology, earthquake and volcanic source processes, seismic tomography, properties of lithospheric structures, analysis of scattered waves, and more. The volume will be useful to students and professional geophysicists alike.

International Handbook of Earthquake & Engineering Seismology, Part A

International Handbook of Earthquake & Engineering Seismology, Part A
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Publisher : Elsevier
Total Pages : 994
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ISBN-10 : 9780080489223
ISBN-13 : 0080489222
Rating : 4/5 (23 Downloads)

Synopsis International Handbook of Earthquake & Engineering Seismology, Part A by : William H.K. Lee

Modern scientific investigations of earthquakes began in the 1880s, and the International Association of Seismology was organized in 1901 to promote collaboration of scientists and engineers in studying earthquakes. The International Handbook of Earthquake and Engineering Seismology, under the auspices of the International Association of Seismology and Physics of the Earth's Interior (IASPEI), was prepared by leading experts under a distinguished international advisory board and team of editors.The content is organized into 56 chapters and includes over 430 figures, 24 of which are in color. This large-format, comprehensive reference summarizes well-established facts, reviews relevant theories, surveys useful methods and techniques, and documents and archives basic seismic data. It will be the authoritative reference for scientists and engineers and a quick and handy reference for seismologists.Also available is The International Handbook of Earthquake and Engineering Seismology, Part B.