By
Thorne Lay, University of Santa Cruz, CA
Terry Wallace, University of Arizona
Description
Intended as an introduction to the field,
Modern Global Seismology is a complete, self-contained primer on seismology.
It features extensive coverage of all related aspects, from observational data through prediction, emphasizing the fundamental theories
and physics governing seismic waves--both natural and anthropogenic. Based on thoroughly class-tested material, the text provides a unique
perspective on the earths large-scale internal structure and dynamic processes, particularly earthquake sources, and on the application
of theory to the dynamic processes of the earths upper skin.
Authored by two experts in the field of geophysics. this insightful text
is designed for the first-year graduate course in seismology. Exploration seismologists will also find it an invaluable resource on topics
such as elastic-wave propagation, seismicinstrumentation, and seismogram analysis useful in interpreting their high-resolution images
of structure for oil and mineral resource exploration.
Included in series
International Geophysics
Audience:
Upper-division undergraduate and first-year graduate students in earth science, geophysics and geology; seismology, and applied mathematics/mechanics;
professionals in related fields wanting an introduction to global seismology; libraries; and institutions.
