Earthquakes and Geological Discovery (Scientific American Library, Number 46).
by Bolt, Bruce A
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New York:: Scientific American Library, 1993.. Hardbound . BINDING/CONDITION: tan cloth; a Near Fine book, with a Good dust jacket (the jacket has a small hole in the spine, otherwise very good).. 9.5 inches tall by 8.75 wide . Appendix, reading list, index. Description: Well illustrated in black and white and color. This volume ''describes how and why scientists trace seismic activity and measure the extent and patterns of seismic waves. Through analysis of numerous earthquakes, both historical and present, eminent seismologist Bruce Bolt illustrates that basic geological lessons are learned in almost every occurrence of these highly varied events. In addition, Bolt shows how seismographic data are used to mitigate the risk of future earthquakes by incorporating the latest theoretical models, technologies, and techniques (including manmade earthquakes). Bolt describes the three-pronged effort to predict the occurrence of earthquakes -- the search for warning signs, the review of patterns of past occurrences, and the measurement of the strain on faults. He concludes by focusing on the crucial challenge of predicting the intensity of ground shaking, demonstrating how an understanding of seismic intensity leads to the construction of safer buildings and to other measures that reduce the potential for destruction.'' This is volume 46 in the Scientific American Library series.
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- The Bookworm (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 068219
- Title
- Earthquakes and Geological Discovery (Scientific American Library, Number 46).
- Author
- Bolt, Bruce A
- Format/Binding
- Hardbound
- Book Condition
- Used - BINDING/CONDITION: tan cloth; a Near Fine book, with a Good dust jacket (the jacket has a small hole in the spine, otherwise ver
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0716750406
- ISBN 13
- 9780716750406
- Publisher
- Scientific American Library
- Place of Publication
- New York:
- Date Published
- 1993.
- Pages
- 229 pages.
- Size
- 9.5 inches tall by 8.75 wide
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