Palaeoseismology

Author : Klaus Reicherter,Alessandro M. Michetti,Pablo Gabriel Silva
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1862392765

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Palaeoseismology by Klaus Reicherter,Alessandro M. Michetti,Pablo Gabriel Silva Pdf

Given the tremendous toll in human lives and attendant economic losses, it is appropriate that scientists are working hard to understand better earthquakes, with the aim of forecasting and, ultimately, predicting them. In the last decades increasing attention has been paid to the coseismic effects on the natural environment, creating a solid base of empirical data for the estimation of source parameters of strong earthquakes based on geological observations. The recently introduced INQUA scale (Environmental Seismic Intensity-ESI 2007 Scale) of macroseismic intensity clearly shows how the systematic study of earthquake surface faulting, coseismic liquefaction, tsunami deposits and other primary and secondary ground effects can be integrated with 'traditional' seismological and tectonic information to provide a better understanding of the seismicity level of an area and the associated hazards. At the moment this is the only scientific means of equating the seismic records to the seismic cycle time-spans extending the seismic catalogues even to tens of thousands of years, improving future seismic hazard analyses. This Special Publication covers some of the latest multidisciplinary work undertaken to achieve that aim. Eighteen papers from research groups from all continents address a wide range of topics related both to palaeoseismological studies and assessment of macroseismic intensity based only on the natural phenomena associated with an earthquake.

Author : A. Landgraf,S. Kuebler,E. Hintersberger,S. Stein
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781862397453

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Seismicity, Fault Rupture and Earthquake Hazards in Slowly Deforming Regions by A. Landgraf,S. Kuebler,E. Hintersberger,S. Stein Pdf

Palaeoseismic records and seismological data from continental interiors increasingly show that these areas of slow strain accumulation are more subject to seismic and associated natural hazards than previously thought. Moreover, some of our instincts developed for assessing hazards at plate boundaries might not apply here. Hence assessing hazards and drawing implications for the future is challenging, and how well it can be done heavily depends on the ability to assess the spatiotemporal distribution of past large earthquakes. This book explores some key issues in understanding hazards in slowly deforming areas. Examples include classic intraplate regions, such as Central and Northern Europe, Mongolia, Inner Mongolia, Australia, and North and South America, and regions of widely distributed strain, such as the Tien Shan Mountains in Central Asia. The papers in this volume are grouped into two sections. The first section deals with instrumental and historical earthquake data and associated hazard assessments. The second section covers methods from structural geology, palaeoseismology and tectonic geomorphology, and incorporates field evidence.

Author : Simon Jusseret,Manuel Sintubin
Publisher : Leuven University Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789462701052

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Minoan Earthquakes by Simon Jusseret,Manuel Sintubin Pdf

Interdisciplinary study on the role of earthquakes in the eastern Mediterranean Does the “Minoan myth” still stand up to scientific scrutiny? Since the work of Sir Arthur Evans at Knossos (Crete, Greece), the romanticized vision of the Cretan Bronze Age as an era of peaceful prosperity only interrupted by the catastrophic effects of natural disasters has captured the popular and scientific imagination. Its impact on the development of archaeology, archaeoseismology, and earthquake geology in the eastern Mediterranean is considerable. Yet, in spite of more than a century of archaeological explorations on the island of Crete, researchers still do not have a clear understanding of the effects of earthquakes on Minoan society. This volume, gathering the contributions of Minoan archaeologists, geologists, seismologists, palaeoseismologists, geophysicists, architects, and engineers, provides an up-to-date interdisciplinary appraisal of the role of earthquakes in Minoan society and in Minoan archaeology – what we know, what are the remaining issues, and where we need to go. Contributors: Tim Cunningham (Université catholique de Louvain), Jan Driessen (Université catholique de Louvain), Charalampos Fassoulas (Natural History Museum of Crete, University of Crete), Christoph Grützner (RWTH Aachen University, University of Cambridge), Susan E. Hough (U.S. Geological Survey), Simon Jusseret (The University of Texas at Austin, Université catholique de Louvain), Colin F. Macdonald (The British School at Athens), Jack Mason (RWTH Aachen University), James P. McCalpin (GEO-HAZ Consulting Inc.), Floyd W. McCoy (University of Hawaii – Windward), Clairy Palyvou (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki), Gerassimos A. Papadopoulos (National Observatory of Athens), Klaus Reicherter (RWTH Aachen University), Manuel Sintubin (KU Leuven), Jeffrey S. Soles (University of North Carolina – Greensboro), Rhonda Suka (Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii), Eleftheria Tsakanika (National Technical University of Athens), Thomas Wiatr (RWTH Aachen University, German Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy).

Author : T. Moreno,S.R. Wallis,T. Kojima,W. Gibbons
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781862397439

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The Geology of Japan by T. Moreno,S.R. Wallis,T. Kojima,W. Gibbons Pdf

It has been 25 years since publication of the most recent English language summary of the geology of Japan. This book offers an up-to-date comprehensive guide for those interested both in the geology of the Japanese islands and geological processes of island arcs in general. It contains contributions from over 70 different eminent researchers in their fields and is divided into 12 main chapters.

Author : Conall Mac Niocaill,P. D. Ryan,Paul Desmond Ryan
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Science
ISBN : 1862390517

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Continental Tectonics by Conall Mac Niocaill,P. D. Ryan,Paul Desmond Ryan Pdf

Brings together a series of papers which explore various aspects of the deformation of continental lithosphere, covering different tectonic settings from the Palaeozoic to the present day. These include terrane accretion and juxtaposition, the exhumation of high-pressure terrains, and mechanisms of crustal extension and rifting.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Paleoseismology
ISBN : UCSD:31822008796716

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Proceedings of the Workshop on Paleoseismology, 18-22 September 1994, Marshall, California by Anonim Pdf

Author : CIGB ICOLD
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 4571 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780429877575

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Twenty-Sixth International Congress on Large Dams / Vingt-Sixième Congrès International des Grands Barrages by CIGB ICOLD Pdf

The International Committee on Large Dams (ICOLD) held its 26th International Congress in Vienna, Austria (1-7 July 2018). The proceedings of the congress focus on four main questions: 1. Reservoir sedimentation and sustainable development; 2. Safety and risk analysis; 3. Geology and dams, and 4. Small dams and levees. The book thoroughly discusses these questions and is indispensable for academics, engineers and professionals involved or interested in engineering, hydraulic engineering and related disciplines.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Geophysics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105115031457

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Annali Di Geofisica by Anonim Pdf

Author : E.M. Scourse,N.A. Chapman,D.R. Tappin,S.R. Wallis
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786203182

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Tsunamis by E.M. Scourse,N.A. Chapman,D.R. Tappin,S.R. Wallis Pdf

This Special Publication examines tsunami hazard and risk, with particular focus on using the geological record. With Earth’s growing population clustered increasingly on coastlines, tsunami hazards are of concern worldwide. The papers explore the sedimentological and dynamic traces of recent and prehistoric tsunamis globally – from Europe to the Pacific – as well as looking at historic records and how the information can be used to characterise the scale of impacts and areas that are most susceptible to tsunami hazards. Armed with this information, scientists can begin to quantify risks, both to populations and in economic terms. This volume is aimed both at scientists working in this field and at a wider community, interested in tsunami science and natural hazard assessment.

Author : M. Sintubin
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813724713

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Ancient Earthquakes by M. Sintubin Pdf

"Ancient earthquakes are pre-instrumental earthquakes that can only be identified through indirect evidence in the archaeological (archaeoseismology) and geological (palaeoseismology) record. Special Paper 471 includes a selection of cases convincingly illustrating the different ways the archaeological record is used in earthquake studies. The first series of papers focuses on the relationship between human prehistory and tectonically active environments, and on the wide range of societal responses to historically known earthquakes. The bulk of papers concerns archaeoseismology, showing the diversity of approaches, the wide range of disciplines involved, and its potential to contribute to a better understanding of earthquake history. Ancient Earthquakes will be of interest to the broad community of earth scientists, seismologists, historians, and archaeologists active in and around archaeological sites in the many regions around the world threatened by seismic hazards. This Special Paper frames in the International Geoscience Programme IGCP 567 'Earthquake Archaeology: Archaeoseismology along the Alpine-Himalayan Seismic Zone.'"--Publisher's description.

Author : Johan H de Beer
Publisher : AFRICAN SUN MeDIA
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781920689803

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The History of Geophysics in Southern Africa by Johan H de Beer Pdf

Geophysics is a comparatively young science which only evolved as a distinct discipline during the 19th century. However, its phenomena (like earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and lightning) had been objects of fear, curiosity and speculation since ancient times. In this book, Johan de Beer and his research team reveal that geophysical activity in South Africa can be traced back to as early as 1488. This is a truly astonishing revelation which deserves to be firmly entrenched as part of the country?s proud history. The book also discusses the history and formation of South African geophysical institutions that made a huge and seldom acknowledged contribution to the technological development of southern Africa.

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : IAEA Tecdoc
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Science
ISBN : 9201054157

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The Contribution of Palaeoseismology to Seismic Hazard Assessment in Site Evaluation for Nuclear Installations by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

This publication provides the state of the art and practices of paleoseismology, and supports Member States in the implementation of the provisions of IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-9, Seismic Hazards in Site Evaluation for Nuclear Installations, in establishing the necessary earthquake database required for seismic hazard assessment/reassessment. Paleoseismology is strongly recommended to obtain information on past earthquakes for a sufficient long period and comes under the category of a pre-historical database. Moreover, there is a need to provide detailed guidelines to implement this recommendation in developing the comprehensive database. The publication will also support the needs of Member States to implement the provision of paleoseismology as a post Fukushima action.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2007-06
Category : Geology
ISBN : STANFORD:36105123997020

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Annales géologiques des pays helléniques by Anonim Pdf

Author : Nathani Basavaiah
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400704039

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Geomagnetism by Nathani Basavaiah Pdf

With the awareness that the Earth has a magnetic field, its mathematical description, discovery of remanent magnetisation in rocks and discovery of the periodic reversals of the geomagnetic field polarity, geomagnetism within geophysics became an interesting field of study. This is primarily due to advances in measurement technology and improved understanding of the magnetic field and its fluctuations in the geospace. Several important aspects of solid Earth geomagnetism are elaborated in the book. The first six chapters cover the basics of magnetism, magnetic minerals, biomagnetics, instrumentation and the behavior of geomagnetic field, while the rest of the book is devoted to practical applications with carefully selected examples and illustrations. Well-written and easy to read, the book vividly describes modern techniques in the subject matter covered, adequately supported by graphical explanations for complex mathematical concepts.

Author : Andrew Goudie
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 2128 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781134482757

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Encyclopedia of Geomorphology by Andrew Goudie Pdf

Geomorphology, the discipline which analyzes the history and nature of the earth's surface, deals with the landforms produced by erosion, weathering, deposition, transport and tectonic processes. In recent decades there have been major developments in the discipline and these are reflected in this major Encyclopedia, the first such reference work in the field to be published for thirty-five years. Encyclopedia of Geomorphology has been produced in association with the International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) and has a truly global perspective. The entries have been written by an international editorial team of contributors, drawn from over thirty countries, who are all among the leading experts in the discipline. In two lavishly illustrated volumes, Encyclopedia contains nearly 700 alphabetically organized entries to provide a comprehensive guide both to specific landforms and to the major types of geomorphological processes that create them. The Encyclopedia also demonstrates the major developments that have taken place in recent years in our knowledge of tectonic and climatic changes and in the use of new techniques such as modelling, remote sensing and process measurement. Older concepts, however, are not forgotten and provide an historical perspective on the development of ideas. Both accessible and authoritative, Encyclopedia of Geomorphology is destined to become the definitive resource for students, researchers and applied practitioners in the field of geomorphology and the cognate disciplines of geography, earth science, sedimentology and environmental science.