Introduction to seismology /

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Author / Creator:Shearer, Peter M., 1956-
Edition:2nd ed.
Imprint:Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009.
Description:xiv, 396 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7773109
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ISBN:9780521882101
0521882109
9780521708425 (pbk.)
0521708427 (pbk.)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (p. 377-389) and index.
Summary:"This book provides an approachable and concise introduction to seismic theory, designed as a first course in seismology for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. It clearly explains the fundamental concepts, emphasizing intuitive understanding over lengthy derivations."--BOOK JACKET.

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505 0 |a Stress and strain -- The seismic wave equation -- Ray theory : travel times -- Inversion of travel time data -- Ray theory : amplitude and phase -- Reflection seismology -- Surface waves and normal modes -- Earthquakes and source theory -- Earthquake prediction -- Instruments, noise, and anisotropy -- Appendix A : The PREM model -- Appendix B : Math review -- Appendix C : The eikonal equation -- Appendix D : Fortran subroutines -- Appendix E : Time series and Fourier transforms. 
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