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OverviewThe 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: National Research Council , Division on Earth and Life Studies , Board on Earth Sciences and Resources , Committee on the Science of EarthquakesPublisher: National Academies Press Imprint: National Academies Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.953kg ISBN: 9780309065627ISBN 10: 0309065623 Pages: 430 Publication Date: 22 September 2003 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 1. The Challenge of Earthquake Science; 3 2. The Rise of Earthquake Science; 4 3. Facing the Earthquake Threat; 5 4. Observing the Active Earth: Current Technologies and the Role of the Disciplines; 6 5. Earthquake Physics and Fault-System Science; 7 6. Research Opportunities and Requirements; 8 7. Summary; 9 Appendix A: Major Federal Earthquake Programs; 10 Appendix B: Acronyms and Abbreviations; 11 IndexReviewsAuthor InformationCommittee on the Science of Earthquakes, National Research Council Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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