Nonlinear Dynamics of the Lithosphere and Earthquake Prediction
By: edited by Vladimir I. Keilis-Borok, Alexandre A. Soloviev
Contributors: Soloviev, Alexandre A.
Series: Springer Series in Synergetics; Springer Series in Synergetics
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Berlin, Heidelberg
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 338
ISBN-13: 9783642078064; 9783662052983
Subjects: Geography; Physical geography
Description: This book provides the reader with a holistic approach to earthquake modeling and prediction. The lithosphere is studied as a hierarchical nonlinear dissipative system in which the predictability of earthquakes, aftershock activities and the variation of seismic activity is analyzed. More specialized models taking into account regional aspects are investigated. The reader will learn to pose the problem of earthquake prediction using a successive step-by-step approach, narrowing down the time interval, territory and magnitude range where a strong earthquake can be expected. The book is written for researchers in geophysics and applied mathematics but may also serve as an advanced textbook for graduate students wishing to enter the field.
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Table of contents: title: Fundamentals of Earthquake Prediction: Four Paradigms; title: Hierarchical Models of Seismicity; title: Models of Dynamics of Block-and Fault Systems; title: Earthquake Prediction; title: Earthquake Prediction Strategies; title: Recognition of Earthquake-Prone Area.