Nonlinear Dynamics of the Lithosphere and Earthquake Prediction

1. Auflage 2002
ISBN: 978-3-540-43528-0
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 337 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 1490 g

Reihe: Springer Series in Synergetics

This book provides the reader with a holistic approach to earthquake modeling and prediction. The lithosphere is studied as a hierarchical nonlinear dissipative system within which the predictability of earthquakes, aftershock activities and the variation of seismic activity can be analyzed. More specialized models taking into account regional aspects are investigated. The reader will learn to pose the problem of earthquake prediction using a successive step-by-step approach, narrowing down the time interval, territory and magnitude range where a strong earthquake can be expected. The book is written for researchers in geophysics and applied mathematics, but may also serve as an advanced textbook for graduate students wishing to enter the field.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Keilis-Borok, Vladimir

Soloviev, Alexandre A.

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geologie Vulkanologie, Seismologie
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Statistische Physik, Dynamische Systeme
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Geophysik
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geophysik
• Geowissenschaften Geologie GIS, Geoinformatik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 Fundamentals of Earthquake Prediction: Four Paradigms.- 2 Hierarchical Models of Seismicity.- 3 Models of Dynamics of Block-and-Fault Systems.- 4 Earthquake Prediction.- 5 Earthquake Prediction Strategies: A Theoretical Analysis.- 6 Recognition of Earthquake-Prone Areas.- References.