Earthquakes Induced by Underground Nuclear Explosions

Environmental and Ecological Problems
Softcover Nachdruck of the original 1. Auflage 1995
ISBN: 978-3-642-63347-8
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, Band 4, 452 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 709 g

Reihe: Nato Science Partnership Subseries: 2

This volume presents different studies carried out on induced seismicity, both from experimental and theoretical viewpoints. Several examples of seismic activity induced by underground nuclear explosions, impoundment of artificial reservoirs, and mining activities are given and discussed. Another important subject which is covered is earthquakes induced by other large earthquakes. Further, tectonic stress release in the immediate vicinity of an underground nuclear explosion is treated. The release produces aftershocks of small magnitude, usually for several weeks, occurring a few kilometers within the shot point. This phenomenon is of importance in the context of monitoring a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Nikolaev, Alexei

Console, Rodolfo

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geophysik
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Vulkanologie, Seismologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Naturschutzbiologie, Biodiversität
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Biodiversität