Volcanology & seismology books

1339 books were found.

Volcanoes: an Introduction

Volcanoes: an Introduction

Author: Alwyn Scarth
ISBN: 9780890966365
Format: Paperback
$52.67

Why do volcanoes erupt, and in so many different ways? What happens when a volcano erupts in the sea? How can...  Read More >>

Ore Elements in Arc Lavas

Ore Elements in Arc Lavas

Author: R. L. Stanton (Emeritus Professor, Emeritus Professor, University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia)
ISBN: 9780198540502
Format: Hardback
$236.95

This book is concerned with the behaviour of the 'ore elements' - copper, zinc, lead, cobalt, nickel, barium and...  Read More >>

Shallow Subduction Zones: Seismicity, Mechanics and Seismic Potential: Part II

Shallow Subduction Zones: Seismicity, Mechanics and...

Author: Renata Dmowska ,  Göran Ekström
ISBN: 9783764329631
Format: Paperback
$180.95

Reprint from Pure and Applied Geophysics (PAGEOPH), Volume 142 (1994), No. 1  Read More >>

Fundamentals of Earthquake Prediction

Fundamentals of Earthquake Prediction

Author: Cinna Lomnitz (University Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City)
ISBN: 9780471574194
Format: Hardback
$736.95

The new field of earthquake prediction is scientifically challenging. Many lives could be saved if reliable, practical,...  Read More >>

An Introduction to Mining Seismology

An Introduction to Mining Seismology

Author: Slawomir Jerzy Gibowicz (Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences) ,  Andrzej Kijko (Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences)
ISBN: 9780122821202
Format: Hardback
$475.20

An Introduction to Mining Seismology describes the methods and techniques used to monitor and study seismicity and...  Read More >>

Practical Lessons from the Loma Prieta Earthquake

Practical Lessons from the Loma Prieta Earthquake

Author: National Research Council ,  Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences
ISBN: 9780309050302
Format: Paperback
$118.67

Reviews research on the Loma Prieta quake and draws from it's practical lessons that can be applied to other earthquake-prone...  Read More >>

Mount Rainier: Active Cascade Volcano

Mount Rainier: Active Cascade Volcano

Author: National Research Council ,  Division on Earth and Life Studies
ISBN: 9780309050838
Format: Paperback
$84.48

Develops a research plan to study and monitor Mount Rainier, an active Cascade volcano located about 35 km southeast...  Read More >>

Earthquake Engineering: Proceedings of the 17th European regional seminar, Haifa, 5-10 September 1993

Earthquake Engineering: Proceedings of the 17th European...

Author: Avigdor Rutenberg
ISBN: 9789054103912
Format: Hardback
$265.00

This work contains 35 papers which cover: lessons from past earthquakes; seismicity, seismic risk and strong motion;...  Read More >>

Technological Development of Earthquake-resistant Structures: Report of the Expert Committee on Advanced Technology for Building Structures 1987

Technological Development of Earthquake-resistant Structures:...

Author: Japan Building Center ,  Kenchiku Shin
ISBN: 9789061919353
Format: Hardback
$310.00

Because of considerable damage due to earthquakes, design methods for antiseismic structures nowadays rely on the...  Read More >>

Siting in Earthquake Zones

Siting in Earthquake Zones

Author: K.T. Law ,  J.G.Z.Q. Wang
ISBN: 9789054100928
Format: Hardback
$240.00

Focusing on fundamental concepts, definitions various aspects of siting, this book contains a detailed checklist...  Read More >>

Shallow Subduction Zones: Seismicity, Mechanics and Seismic Potential Part 1

Shallow Subduction Zones: Seismicity, Mechanics and...

Author: DMOWSKA ,  ECKSTRÖM
ISBN: 9783764329624
Format: Paperback
$180.95

Reprint from Pure and Applied Geophysics (PAGEOPH), Volume 140 (1993), No. 2  Read More >>

Recent Evolution and Seismicity of the Mediterranean Region

Recent Evolution and Seismicity of the Mediterranean...

Author: E. Boschi ,  E. Mantovani
ISBN: 9780792323259
Format: Hardback
$921.36

Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Erice, Sicily, Italy, September 18-27, 1992  Read More >>

Induced Seismicity

Induced Seismicity

Author: Arthur McGarr
ISBN: 9783764329181
Format: Paperback
$102.83

Reprint from Pure and Applied Geophysics (PAGEOPH), Volume 139 (1992), No. 3/4  Read More >>

Volcanoes

Volcanoes

Author: Peter Francis
ISBN: 9780198540335
Format: Paperback
$105.00

A first-hand account of various aspects of volcanoes, exploring why they occur where they do, and interpreting volcanism...  Read More >>

Volcanoes

Volcanoes

Author: Peter Francis
ISBN: 9780198544524
Format: Hardback
$160.00

A first-hand account of various aspects of volcanoes, exploring why they occur where they do, and interpreting volcanism...  Read More >>

Seismic Tomography: Theory and Practice

Seismic Tomography: Theory and Practice

Author: H.M. Iyer ,  K. Hirahara
ISBN: 9780412371905
Format: Hardback
$839.95

Written by world experts, this book describes the theories, experimental and analytical procedures and results of...  Read More >>

Fundamentals of Earthquake-Resistant Construction

Fundamentals of Earthquake-Resistant Construction

Author: Ellis L. Krinitzsky ,  James P. Gould
ISBN: 9780471839811
Format: Hardback
$295.95

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Comprehensive Approach to Earthquake Disaster Mitigation

Comprehensive Approach to Earthquake Disaster Mitigation...

Author: Andreas Vogel ,  Oktay Erguenay
ISBN: 9783528065577
Format: Paperback
$111.24

This volume contains contribution ranges for a comprehensive concept, which in a multidisciplinary approach, spectrum...  Read More >>

Geographic Information Systems and Their Application in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering: Proceedings of a Workshop, Atlanta, Georgia, January 29-30, 1993

Geographic Information Systems and Their Application...

Author: J Frost ,  Jean-Lou Chameau
ISBN: 9780872629738
Format: Hardback
$63.39

Consists of short papers submitted by the invited attendees and written summaries of the findings of the various...  Read More >>

Volcanic Seismology

Volcanic Seismology

Author: Paolo Gasparini ,  etc.
ISBN: 9783540546511
Format: Hardback
$432.96

The contributions of this volume show results of topical studies to volcanic seismology and the methods used for...  Read More >>

Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Buildings

Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Buildings...

Author: Thomas Paulay (University of Canterbury, New Zealand) ,  M. J. N. Priestley (University of California, San Diego)
ISBN: 9780471549154
Format: Hardback
$451.95

Emphasizes actual structural design, not analysis, of multistory buildings for seismic resistance. Strong emphasis...  Read More >>

The British Tertiary Volcanic Province

The British Tertiary Volcanic Province

Author: C.H. Emeleus ,  M.C. Gyopari
ISBN: 9780412479809
Format: Hardback
$566.95

Part of a series which aims to provide a public record of the features of interest at localities being considered...  Read More >>

Microseismic and Infrasound Waves

Microseismic and Infrasound Waves

Author: Valentina N. Tabulevich
ISBN: 9783540532934
Format: Paperback
$197.87

Intensive investigations over subsequent decades have shown, however, that microseisins are only a single facet...  Read More >>

Problems of Seismology: Selected Papers

Problems of Seismology: Selected Papers

Author: Yurii V. Riznichenko ,  M. Volochkovich
ISBN: 9783540542308
Format: Hardback
$654.72

A collection of papers which are related to fundamental problems of seismology such as source seismology, seismic...  Read More >>

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