Advances in Geophysics, Volume 56

<li>Chapter One. Polarized Plate Tectonics<ul><li>1. Introduction</li><li>2. Tectonic Equator and Westward Drift of the Lithosphere</li><li>3. Asymmetries along Opposite Subduction Zones</li><li>4. Asymmetries along Rift Zones</li><li>5. Mediterranean Geodynamics</li><li>6. Mechanisms of Plate Tectonics</li><li>7. Discussion</li><li>8. Conclusions</li></ul></li> <li>Chapter Two. Full Waveform Seismological Advances for Microseismic Monitoring<ul><li>1. Introduction</li><li>2. Full Waveform-Based Methods for Relative and Absolute Sensor Orientation</li><li>3. Full Waveform-Based Detection and Location of Microseismicity</li><li>4. Full Waveform Source Inversion</li><li>5. Signal and Signal Parameter Classification</li><li>6. Concluding Remarks</li></ul></li> <li>Chapter Three. Mountain Weather: Observation and Modeling<ul><li>1. Introduction</li><li>2. Mountain Physical Characteristics</li><li>3. Weather Observations</li><li>4. Remote Sensing</li><li>5. Mountain Weather</li><li>6. Mountain Weather Dynamics</li><li>7. Mountain Weather Modeling</li><li>8. Concluding Remarks</li></ul></li> <li>Index</li>

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