Introduction to seismology
By: Peter M. Shearer.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Cambridge; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 260
Subjects: Seismology.
Description: "This book provides an approachable and concise introduction to seismology theory. It clearly explains the fundamental concepts used in seismology, emphasizing intuitive understanding over lengthy derivations."--BOOK JACKET. "Detailed exercises follow each chapter, giving students the opportunity to apply the techniques they have learned to compute results of interest and to illustrate some of Earth's seismic properties. In several cases, computer subroutines are provided to assist with these exercises. Numerous illustrations accompany the text, including examples of seismograms and images of the global seismic wavefield."--Jacket.

"This textbook is ideal for any introductory course in seismology taught to upper-division undergraduates or first-year graduate students and is especially suited for a one-semester class on seismology."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-255) and index.