Fractal and Chaotic Properties of Earthquakes (Lecture Notes in Earth Sciences) [Paperback]

Christian Goltz (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3540648933 | ISBN-13: 978-3540648932 | Publication Date: October 30, 1998 | Edition: 1

This book deals with the application of fractal and nonlinear time-series analysis to seismicity and earthquakes within the framework of earthquake prediction research. Emphasis is on theoretical foundations as well as practical implementation and pitfalls to enable readers to conduct their own analyses. The theoretical parts include introductions to fractals and multifractals, the relation between fractal dimension and entropy, the Hurst phenomenon, basic ideas of low-dimensional chaotic dynamics and a roadmap of nonlinear time-series analysis. Practical implementation is discussed in each case and synthetic data sets are analyzed. Fractal methods are applied to landslide and seismicity patterns in space and time, nonlinear analysis is carried out for radon and strain data as well as earthquake intervals. Due to the comprehensive coverage of theoretical background and step-by-step applications, readers of all levels will benefit from this book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 178 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (October 30, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540648933
• ISBN-13: 978-3540648932
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,382,207 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars EARTHQUAKES OR US!, January 23, 2001

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This review is from: Fractal and Chaotic Properties of Earthquakes (Lecture Notes in Earth Sciences) (Paperback)

This book gave the entire scoop on earthquakes and gave the realization of what really happens when earthquakes occur. It seems to be a well detailed book and gives you everything you've ever wanted or even not wanted to know. This includes death tolls, seismology, and the most prone places where these earthquakes occur. It's a great book and definetly makes you wonder: Earthquakes or Us?