Living on an Active Earth: Perspectives on Earthquake Science

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National Academies Press, 22 sept. 2003 - 430 pages

The destructive force of earthquakes has stimulated human inquiry since ancient times, yet the scientific study of earthquakes is a surprisingly recent endeavor. 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 recent 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 behavior 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 book 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.

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Table des matières

THE CHALLENGE OF EARTHQUAKE SCIENCE
RISE OF EARTHQUAKE SCIENCE 19
CONTENTS
FACING THE EARTHQUAKE THREAT 107
CURRENT
EARTHQUAKE PHYSICS AND FAULTSYSTEM SCIENCE 256
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES AND REQUIREMENTS 350
SUMMARY 384
APPENDIX A Major Federal Earthquake Programs 395
INDEX 403
Droits d'auteur

Autres éditions - Tout afficher

Living on an Active Earth: Perspectives on Earthquake Science
National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Earth Sciences and Resources,Committee on the Science of Earthquakes
Aperçu limité - 2003
Living on an Active Earth: Perspectives on Earthquake Science
Committee on the Science of Earthquakes
Aucun aperçu disponible - 2003

Expressions et termes fréquents

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Informations bibliographiques

TitreLiving on an Active Earth: Perspectives on Earthquake Science
AuteursNational Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources, Committee on the Science of Earthquakes
Éditionillustrée
ÉditeurNational Academies Press, 2003
ISBN0309065623, 9780309065627
Longueur430 pages
  
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