Perspectives on Earthquake Science
Hardback
Publication Date: 31/12/2002
The destructive force of earthquakes has stimulated human inquiry since ancient times, yet the scientific study of earthquakes is a surprisingly recent endeavour. Instrumental recordings of earthquakes were not made until the second half of the 19th century, and the primary mechanism for generating seismic waves was not identified until the beginning of the 20th century. From this start, a range of laboratory, field and theoretical investigations have developed into a vigorous new discipline: the science of earthquakes. As a basic science, it provides a comprehensive understanding of earthquake behaviour and related phenomena in the Earth and other terrestrial planets. As an applied science, it provides a knowledge base of great practical value for a global society whose infrastructure is built on the Earth's active crust. This study describes the growth and origins of earthquake science and identifies research and data collection efforts that will strengthen the scientific and social contributions of this exciting new discipline.
- ISBN:
- 9780309065627
- 9780309065627
- Category:
- Volcanology & seismology
- Format:
- Hardback
- Publication Date:
- 31-12-2002
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- National Academies Press
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Pages:
- 430
- Dimensions (mm):
- 229x152x32mm
- Weight:
- 0.95kg
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