Elsevier S & T

Advances in Geophysics

Dmowska, Renata

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Table of contents
  • Contentsv
  • Contributorsix
  • Chapter 1. The generation of T waves by earthquakes1
  • 1. Introduction2
  • 2. Geometrical Optics: Understanding T Waves in a Simple Context4
  • 3. T Waves in the Mode Formalism19
  • 4. Using T Phases to Detect and Locate Seismic Sources27
  • 5. Using T Waves to Explore the Seismic Source32
  • 6. Conclusion57
  • Acknowledgements58
  • References58
  • Chapter 2. The Stress Accumulation Model: Accelerating Moment Release and Seismic Hazard67
  • Preface67
  • General Introduction68
  • 1. Stress Transfer Theory69
  • 2. Spatial Distribution of Accelerating Moment Release93
  • 3. Temporal Distribution of Accelerating Moment Release118
  • 4. Earthquake Forecasts Using Accelerating Moment Release141
  • General Conclusions190
  • Acknowledgments191
  • References191
  • Chapter 3. Seismic ray tracing and wavefront tracking in laterally heterogeneous media203
  • 1. Introduction203
  • 2. Ray Tracing Schemes214
  • 3. Grid Based Schemes233
  • 4. Multi-Arrival Wavefront Tracking251
  • 5. Concluding Remarks264
  • Acknowledgements267
  • References267
  • Subject Index275
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780123742315
  • ISBN-13 9780080554457
  • Author Dmowska, Renata
  • Category Science
  • Subject Environmental Science

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The critically acclaimed serialized review journal for nearly fifty years, Advances in Geophysics is a highly respected publication in the field of geophysics. Since 1952, each volume has been eagerly awaited, frequently consulted, and praised by researchers and reviewers alike. Now in its 49th volumes, the Serial contains much material still relevant today-truly an essential publication for researchers in all fields of geophysics.