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Description for Seismology
Paperback. This book provides an introduction to general seismology, seismic waves, earthquakes and their effects, the structure of the earth and exploration seismology, particularly in hydrocarbon exploration. It offers a survey of principles and applications and includes a historical section and extensive references. Num Pages: 234 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 14. Weight in Grams: 480.
Seismology is an important branch of earth science and geophysics, providing most of our knowledge of the structure of the Earth and is used in investigations of the sub-surface, being essential in the modern exploration for oil and gas, an area In which most seismotegists are employed. The study of earthquakes is a fascinating subject both for the professional and the fayperson, and has increasing importance as populations expand and spread. Seismology continues to grow and become more sophisticated with the development of better instruments and surveys, and the impact of the computer. Providing an introduction to the subject, this ... Read more
Seismology is an important branch of earth science and geophysics, providing most of our knowledge of the structure of the Earth and is used in investigations of the sub-surface, being essential in the modern exploration for oil and gas, an area In which most seismotegists are employed. The study of earthquakes is a fascinating subject both for the professional and the fayperson, and has increasing importance as populations expand and spread. Seismology continues to grow and become more sophisticated with the development of better instruments and surveys, and the impact of the computer. Providing an introduction to the subject, this ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
234
Condition
New
Number of Pages
234
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780471948698
SKU
V9780471948698
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Ref
99-50
About Hugh Doyle
Hugh Doyle is the author of Seismology, published by Wiley.
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