Modern Global Seismology

Modern Global Seismology, Second Edition is a complete, self-contained primer on seismology. It features extensive coverage of all related aspects, from observational data through prediction, emphasizing the fundamental theories and physics governing seismic waves--both natural and anthropogenic. Based on thoroughly class-tested material, the text provides a unique perspective on Earth's large-scale internal structure and dynamic processes, particularly earthquake sources, and on the application of theory to the dynamic processes of the earth's upper layer.

This insightful new edition is designed for accessibility and comprehension for graduate students entering the field. Exploration seismologists will also find it an invaluable resource on topics such as elastic-wave propagation, seismic instrumentation, and seismogram analysis.

• Includes more than 400 illustrations, from both recent and traditional research articles, to help readers visualize mathematical relationships, as well as boxed features to explain advanced topics
• Offers incisive treatments of seismic waves, waveform evaluation and modelling, and seismotectonics as well as quantitative treatments of earthquake source mechanics and numerous examples of modern broadband seismic recordings
• Fully covers current seismic instruments and networks and demonstrates modern waveform inversion methods
• Includes extensive, updated references for further reading

New to this Edition

• Reorganized chapters are split into two sections, beginning with introductory content such as tectonics and seismogram analysis and moving on to more advanced topics including seismic wave excitation and propagation, as well as multivariable, vector calculus, and tensor approaches
• Completely updated references and figures to bring the text up to date
• Includes all-new sections on recent advancements and to enhance examples and understanding
• Split into shorter chapters to allow more flexibility for instructors and easier access for researchers, and includes exercises