The Seismic Wavefield: Volume 1, Introduction and Theoretical Development - Softcover

Kennett, B. L. N.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521006635 ISBN 13: 9780521006637

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2002

Synopsis

The Seismic Wavefield provides a guide to the understanding of seismograms in terms of physical propagation processes within the Earth. The focus is on the observation of earthquakes and man-made sources on all scales, for both body waves and surface waves. Volume I begins with a survey of the structure of the Earth and the nature of seismic wave propagation using examples of observed seismograms. The second part provides a full development of the theoretical background for seismic waves. Volume II covers local and regional seismic events, global wave propagation, and the three-dimensional Earth. The combination of observation and theoretical development with a strong visual focus will greatly appeal to graduate students in seismology. The book will also be valuable to researchers and professionals in academia and the petroleum industry.

About this title

Review:

'This book will be very valuable to students and researchers in the fields of seismology and petroleum industry.' Zentralblatt MATH

Book Description:

This book provides a guide to the understanding of seismograms in terms of physical propagation processes, focussing on observation of earthquakes and man-made sources, for both body waves and surface waves. Volume I provides a general theoretical introduction and will greatly appeal to graduate students, researchers and professionals in academia and the petroleum industry.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0521006635
• ISBN 13: 9780521006637
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 382