This book provides an approachable and concise introduction to seismology theory. It clearly explains the fundamental concepts, emphasizing intuitive understanding over lengthy derivations. Topics include all that is needed for a comprehensive first course in seismology: stress/strain theory, seismic wave equation, ray theory, tomography, reflection seismology, surface waves, source theory, anisotropy and earthquake prediction. Detailed exercises follow each chapter, giving students the opportunity to apply the techniques they have learned to compute results of interest and to illustrate some of Earth's seismic properties. In several cases, computer subroutines are provided to assist with these exercises. Numerous illustrations accompany the text, including examples of seismograms and images of the global seismic wavefield. This textbook is ideal for any introductory course in seismology taught to upper-division undergraduates or first-year graduate students, and is especially suited for a one-semester class on seismology.
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"...a well-written textbook designed for a one-semester introductory course in seismology for beginning graduate students or advanced undergraduates. Shearer has a knack for clear explanations and for making otherwise difficult concepts easy to understand...I am currently using it for an introductory seismology course at the University of Colorado and, as an instructor, can highly recommend the book." EOS Transactions
"An attractive and readable way to understand how seismic methods can reveal the inner Earth and how reading the records may help to predict earthquakes." New Scientist
"The author's stated goal for this book is to produce a readable, concise introduction to the quantitative aspects of seismology that is designed specifically for a one semester or single quarter class on the subject. In this, he has succeeded admirably. The fundamental concepts are clearly explained, emphasizing intuitive understanding..." Applied Mechanics Reviews
"This is a well-balanced textbook, introducing physical concepts with a combination of clever derivations and imaginative computer exercises. It serves as an excellent introduction to modern seismology." Professor Don Helmberger, Seismological Laboratory, California Institute of Technology
"...a concise and practical survey text that does a fine job of covering the basics and is adaptable for both upper-level undergraduate and introductory graduate courses...written in simple and intelligible prose...will become a standard reference that will be a benefit to both the seismological and broader communities for many years to come." Seismological Research Letters
"As an introductory course textbook for upper-level undergraduate students (and perhaps some graduate students with no previous exposure to seismology), it may be the best textbook available now." Physics Today
"the best textbook available" Physics Today 2000
"I will now recommend Introduction to Seismology by Peter Shearer to my students as the main support textbook for this course." Pure appl. geophys., Vol 158 2001
"An attractive and readable way to understand how seismic methods can reveal the inner Earth and how reading the records may help to predict earthquakes." New Scientist
"The author's stated goal for this book is to produce a readable, concise introduction to the quantitative aspects of seismology that is designed specifically for a one semester or single quarter class on the subject. In this, he has succeeded admirably. The fundamental concepts are clearly explained, emphasizing intuitive understanding..." Applied Mechanics Reviews
"This is a well-balanced textbook, introducing physical concepts with a combination of clever derivations and imaginative computer exercises. It serves as an excellent introduction to modern seismology." Professor Don Helmberger, Seismological Laboratory, California Institute of Technology
"...a concise and practical survey text that does a fine job of covering the basics and is adaptable for both upper-level undergraduate and introductory graduate courses...written in simple and intelligible prose...will become a standard reference that will be a benefit to both the seismological and broader communities for many years to come." Seismological Research Letters
"As an introductory course textbook for upper-level undergraduate students (and perhaps some graduate students with no previous exposure to seismology), it may be the best textbook available now." Physics Today
"the best textbook available" Physics Today 2000
"I will now recommend Introduction to Seismology by Peter Shearer to my students as the main support textbook for this course." Pure appl. geophys., Vol 158 2001
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This book provides an approachable and concise introduction to seismology theory. It clearly explains the fundamental concepts, emphasizing intuitive understanding over lengthy derivations. Topics include: stress/strain theory, seismic wave equation, ray theory, tomography, reflection seismology, surface waves, source theory, anisotropy and earthquake prediction. Detailed exercises are provided, and in several cases are illustrated with computer subroutines. This textbook is ideal for any introductory course in seismology taught to upper-division undergraduates or first-year graduate students, and is especially suited for a one-semester class on seismology.
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I really like this little book! The layout is great (no clutter) and easy to read. The font is adequate, the equations clear and the tone relaxed. While it isn't as in depth as most other books on this subject, it makes for a handy reference. It is a broad overview of the fundamentals of earthquake seismology. I find that it explains some of the more rigorous subject matter in an easier to understand way. If you're not understanding a subject very well in say, the book: "Quantitative Seismology", just refer to this little gem and wala...it's like a lightbulb coming on. I particularly like the section on source theory. It's like a breath of fresh air. I can't say enough about how accessible this book is. I recommend it highly.
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By going through the textbook and doing selected exercises one can complete the equivalent of a quarter-long seismology class. Well written and accessible to a wide range of interest levels and mathematical abilities, this book is excellent for anyone with a desire to learn about seismology at a quantitative level.
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I took a quarter long course in seismology and this book fit the bill perfectly. Even though are class was not based solely on this book, I felt it added a great deal more to my enjoyment of the class. This is a great pre-graduate course book for an eye-opening look into seismology.
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Every day there are about fifty earthquakes worldwide that are strong enough to be felt locally, and every few days an earthquake occurs that is capable of damaging structures. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
microseism peak, seismic wave equation, hexagonal anisotropy, horizontal slowness, vertical slowness, moment tensor representation, mode seismology, body wave phases, heat flow paradox, travel time curve, geometrical ray theory, seismic efficiency, radiated seismic energy, ray tracing equations, slowness surface, upgoing wave, travel time data, downgoing wave, travel time residual, velocity inversion, seismic phases, focal sphere, ray parameter, tomography problems, azimuthal anisotropy Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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microseism peak, seismic wave equation, hexagonal anisotropy, horizontal slowness, vertical slowness, moment tensor representation, mode seismology, body wave phases, heat flow paradox, travel time curve, geometrical ray theory, seismic efficiency, radiated seismic energy, ray tracing equations, slowness surface, upgoing wave, travel time data, downgoing wave, travel time residual, velocity inversion, seismic phases, focal sphere, ray parameter, tomography problems, azimuthal anisotropy Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- Introduction to the Mechanics of a Continuous Medium by Lawrence E. Malvern in Back Matter
- An Introduction to the Theory of Seismology by K. E. Bullen in Back Matter
- Fractals and Chaos in Geology and Geophysics by Donald L. Turcotte in Back Matter
- Exploration Seismology by R. E. Sheriff in Back Matter
- We See (Read with Dick and Jane (Abdo)) by Scott Foresman & Company on page 136
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- The Solid Earth: An Introduction to Global Geophysics by C. M. R. Fowler on page 187, and page 191
- The Solid Earth: An Introduction to Global Geophysics by C. M. R. Fowler on page 187, and page 191
- The Seismic Wavefield: Volume 2, Interpretation of Seismograms on Regional and Global Scales by B. L. N. Kennett in Back Matter
- Ionospheric Precursors of Earthquakes by Sergey Pulinets in Back Matter
- The Earth Machine: The Science of a Dynamic Planet by Edmond A. Mathez in Back Matter
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