Introduction to Seismology

This third edition of Seismic Theory provides a concise and accessible introduction to seismic theory, designed as a first course for graduate students or advanced undergraduate students. It emphasizes intuitive understanding over lengthy derivations and outlines the different types of seismic waves and their applications in resolving Earth structure and understanding earthquakes. New material and updates have been added, including ambient noise methods, shear-wave splitting, back-projection, migration and velocity analysis in reflection seismology, earthquake rupture directivity, and fault weakening mechanisms.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 442 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2019
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This third edition presents a concise yet comprehensive introduction to seismic theory, crafted as a foundational course for graduate students or advanced undergraduate students. It adeptly elucidates fundamental concepts, prioritizing intuitive comprehension over intricate derivations, while outlining the diverse types of seismic waves and their applications in unraveling Earth's structure and comprehending earthquakes. Throughout, numerous additions and revisions have been made, encompassing ambient noise methods, shear-wave splitting, back-projection, migration and velocity analysis in reflection seismology, earthquake rupture directivity, and fault weakening mechanisms. A rich array of both reworked and novel examples, review questions, and computer-based exercises in MATLAB®/Python empower students to apply the techniques acquired to compute results of interest and to visualize Earth's seismic characteristics. For instructors or students facing time constraints, more advanced sections can be selectively skipped, ensuring a tailored learning experience.

Weight: 964g
Dimension: 192 x 246 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781316635742
Edition number: 3 Revised edition