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.
Board on Earth Sciences and Resources & Committee on the Science of Earthquakes
Living on an Active Earth [EPUB ebook]
Perspectives on Earthquake Science
Living on an Active Earth [EPUB ebook]
Perspectives on Earthquake Science
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Idioma Inglés ● Formato EPUB ● Páginas 430 ● ISBN 9780309169097 ● Editorial National Academies Press ● Publicado 2003 ● Descargable 3 veces ● Divisa EUR ● ID 7142146 ● Protección de copia Adobe DRM
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