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Paleoseismology

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ISBN-10: 0124818269

ISBN-13: 9780124818262

Edition: 1998

Authors: James P. McCalpin, Alan R. Nelson

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Palaeoseismology (the study of ancient earthquakes) has become an important component of seismic risk analysis, which is mandated for nuclear power plants, dams, waste repositories and other critical structures. This book surveys the field.
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List price: $75.95
Copyright year: 1998
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Publication date: 8/18/1998
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 588
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.782
Language: English

Introduction to Paleoseismology
The Scope of Paleoseismology
Identifying Prehistoric Earthquakes from Primary and Secondary Evidence
Prehistoric Earthquake Recurrence and Dating
Estimating the Magnitude of Prehistoric Earthquakes
The Early Development of Paleoseismology
Field Techniques in Paleoseismology: Introduction
Mapping Paleoseismic Landforms
Mapping Paleoseismic Stratigraphy
Specialized Subfields of Paleoseismology
Paleoseismology of Extensional Tectonic Environments: Introduction
Geomorphic Evidence of Paleoearthquakes
Stratigraphic Evidence of Paleoearthquakes
Dating Paleoearthquakes
Paleoseismology of Volcanic Environments: Introduction
Volcano-Extensional Structures
Criteria for Field Recognition of Volcano-Extensional Features
Paleoseismological Implications and Methods
Conclusions
Paleoseismology of Compressional Tectonic Environments: Introduction
Geomorphic Evidence of Thrust Paleoearthquakes
Stratigraphic Evidence of Thrust Paleoearthquakes
Paleoseismic Evidence of Secondary Faulting
Paleoseismic Evidence of Coseismic Folding
Paleoseismology of Subduction Zones
Late Quaternary Sea Level
The Coseismic Event Horizon
Paleoseismic Evidence of Coseismic Uplift
Paleoseismic Evidence of Coseismic Subsidence
Paleoseismology in Strike-Slip Tectonic Environments: Introduction
Geomorphic Evidence of Paleoearthquakes
Stratigraphic Evidence of Paleoearthquakes
Dating Paleoearthquakes
Using Liquefaction-Induced Features for Paleoseismic Analysis: Introduction
Overview of the Formation of Liquefaction-Induced Features
Criteria for an Earthquake-Induced Liquefaction Origin
Historic and Prehistoric Liquefaction--Selected Studies
Features Generally of Nonseismic or Unknown Origin
Estimation of Strength of Paleoearthquakes
Using Landslides for Paleoseismic Analysis: Introduction
Indentifying Landslides
Determining Landslide Ages
Interpreting an Earthquake Origin for Landslides
Analysis of the Seismic Origin of a Landslide
Interpreting Results of Paleoseismic Landslide Studies
Some Final Comments
Application of Paleoseismic Data to Seismic Hazard Assessment and Neotectonic Research: Introduction
Estimating Paleoearthquake Magnitude
Paleoearthquake Slip Rates and Recurrence
Fault Segmentation
Models of Fault Behavior
Models of Earthquake Recurrence
Current Issues and Future Prospects in Paleoseismology
References
Appendices
Subject Index