Advances in Geophysics (eBook)

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2011 | 1. Auflage
288 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-0-08-055445-7 (ISBN)

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A clear exposition of the generation T waves by earthquakes, the stress accumulation model, and seismic ray tracing and wavefront tracking in laterally heterogeneous media.

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The critically acclaimed serialized review journal for nearly fifty years, Advances in Geophysics is a highly respected publication in the field of geophysics. Since 1952, each volume has been eagerly awaited, frequently consulted, and praised by researchers and reviewers alike. Now in its 49th volumes, the Serial contains much material still relevant today-truly an essential publication for researchers in all fields of geophysics.

Inhalt

Front cover 1
Advances in Geophysics 4
Copyright page 5
Contents 6
Contributors 10
Chapter 1. The generation of T waves by earthquakes 12
1. Introduction 13
2. Geometrical Optics: Understanding T Waves in a Simple Context 15
3. T Waves in the Mode Formalism 30
4. Using T Phases to Detect and Locate Seismic Sources 38
5. Using T Waves to Explore the Seismic Source 43
6. Conclusion 68
Acknowledgements 69
References 69
Chapter 2. The Stress Accumulation Model: Accelerating Moment Release and Seismic Hazard 78
Preface 78
General Introduction 79
1. Stress Transfer Theory 80
2. Spatial Distribution of Accelerating Moment Release 104
3. Temporal Distribution of Accelerating Moment Release 129
4. Earthquake Forecasts Using Accelerating Moment Release 152
General Conclusions 201
Acknowledgments 202
References 202
Chapter 3. Seismic ray tracing and wavefront tracking in laterally heterogeneous media 214
1. Introduction 214
2. Ray Tracing Schemes 225
3. Grid Based Schemes 244
4. Multi-Arrival Wavefront Tracking 262
5. Concluding Remarks 275
Acknowledgements 278
References 278
Subject Index 286

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 9.8.2011
• Mitarbeit: Herausgeber (Serie): Renata Dmowska
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Geologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Geophysik
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Umwelttechnik / Biotechnologie
• ISBN-10: 0-08-055445-8 / 0080554458
• ISBN-13: 978-0-08-055445-7 / 9780080554457