Whole Earth Geophysics An Introductory Textbook for Geologists and Geophysicists

Name: Whole Earth Geophysics An Introductory Textbook for Geologists and Geophysicists
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ISBN: 9780134905174

ISBN-10: 0134905172

ISBN-13: 9780134905174

Edition: 1st 1999

Authors: Robert Lillie, Paul Paul Corey

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This book is designed to introduce the principal geophysical phenomena and techniquesnamely seismology, gravity, magnetism, and heat flowto students whose primary training is in geology and who possess only a basic knowledge of physics. This text is appropriate for a variety of courses including Tectonics, Earthquake Seismology, Earthquake Geology, Reflection Seismology, and Gravity Interpretation, in addition to courses in Solid Earth Geophysics. Its abundant figures and exercises, combined with the straightforward, concise style of the text, put the essentials of geophysics well within reach of such readers.

Book details

List price: $213.32
Edition: 1st
Copyright year: 1999
Publisher: Pearson Education
Publication date: 5/12/1998
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 376
Size: 7.90" wide x 9.90" long x 1.10" tall
Weight: 1.892




Introduction



Plate Tectonics



Seismic Waves



Seismic Refraction Interpretation



Seismic Reflection: Acquisition, Processing and Waveform Analysis



Structural and Tectonic Interpretation of Seismic Reflection Profiles



Earthquake Seismology



Gravity and Isostasy



Magnetic Interpretation



Heat Flow



Sequenced Writing Assignment for Whole Earth Geophysics Course



Units, Conversions, and Abbreviations



Igneous Rocks



Answers to Selected Exercises