Alibris: Seismology

AUDIOBOOKS | NEW BOOKS OF NOTE | BARGAIN BOOKS | Find a seller

» advanced search

Save on a few of their favorite things: Give bargain books

Get your gifts by December 24: Learn how

browse BOOKS

Page 1 of 13

sort by

1	Volcanoes more books like this by Robert Decker, Barbara Decker add to wishlist Now in its 4th edition, the accessible introduction to vulcanology returns, combining excellent science with clear language and true stories. Enlivened by first-hand descriptions and stunning photographs, this new edition now has three new chapters on Volcanoes in the solar system, the Pinatubo Volcano and the Yellowstone National Park. There has ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $42.30! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Introduction to Seismology more books like this by Peter Shearer, M.D add to wishlist This book provides an approachable and concise introduction to seismic theory, designed as a first course for undergraduate students. It clearly explains the fundamental concepts, emphasizing intuitive understanding over lengthy derivations. Incorporating over 30% new material, this second edition includes all the topics needed for a one-semester ... see all copies from $48.00! new only from $48.00! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Volcanoes in Human History: The Far-Reaching Effects of Major Eruptions more books like this by Jelle Zeilinga de Boer, Donald Theodore Sanders, Robert D Ballard, Ph.D. (Foreword by) add to wishlist When the volcano Tambora erupted in Indonesia in 1815, as many as 100,000 people perished as a result of the blast and an ensuing famine caused by the destruction of rice fields on Sumbawa and neighboring islands. Gases and dust particles ejected into the atmosphere changed weather patterns around the world, resulting in the infamous "year without ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.13! \| first editions \| SVS
4	A Land in Motion more books like this by Michael Collier add to wishlist This text provides a geologic tour of the San Andreas Fault, with colour illustrations, anecdotes, and authoritative information about earthquakes. It discusses the evolution of seismology as a science and traces the knowledge that scientists have gleaned about earthquakes and plate tetonics. see all copies from $4.85! new only from $14.94! \| SVS
5	Earthquakes more books like this by Bruce A Bolt add to wishlist Earthquakes and Geological Discover describes how and whv scientists trace seismic activirv and measure the extent and patterns of seismic waves. Through analvsis of numerous earthquakes, both historical a'nd present, eminent seismologist Bruce Bolt illustrates that basic geological lessons are learned in almost even, occurrence of these highly ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes more books like this by Alexander E Gates, PH.D., David Ritchie add to wishlist Recent horrifying natural disasters such as the Banda Aceh Indonesia tsunami and the Bam, Iran, and Muzaffarabad, Pakistan earthquakes - among the worst in history - show that the burgeoning world population is clearly expanding faster than our reduction technology can handle. A greatly needed update, "Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes, ... see all copies from $8.95! new only from $13.83! \| SVS
7	Mechanics of Earthquakes and Faulting more books like this by Christopher Scholz add to wishlist The Mechanics of Earthquakes and Faulting presents an interdisciplinary view of earthquakes and faulting in which the main observations from seismology, geology, and geodesy are reviewed and interpreted in terms of rock mechanics principles. The book introduces the mechanics of brittle fracture and rock friction, and presents observations of ... see all copies from $26.00! new only from $66.57! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Volcanoes and Earthquakes more books like this by Patricia Lauber add to wishlist All the latest scientific data about the natural phenomena of earthquakes and volcanoes, including over 30 photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.69! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Volcanoes more books like this by Mauro Rosi, Luca Lupi, Paolo Papale add to wishlist "Volcanoes" describes in stunning detail 100 active volcanoes around the planet. Every entry describes the principal characteristics of the volcano, such as the geodynamic environment leading to its formation, its structure, special features, morphology, its method of eruption, and the materials erupted. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
10	Earthquakes in Human History: The Far-Reaching Effects of Seismic Disruptions more books like this by Jelle Zeilinga de Boer, Jelle Zeilinga Boer, Donald Theodore Sanders add to wishlist On November 1, 1755 - All Saints' Day - a massive earthquake struck Europe's Iberian Peninsula and destroyed the city of Lisbon. Churches collapsed upon thousands of worshippers celebrating the holy day. "Earthquakes in Human History" tells the story of that calamity and other epic earthquakes. The authors, Jelle Zeilinga de Boer and Donald ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.03! \| first editions
11 view cover	The Myth of Solid Ground: Earthquakes, Prediction, and the Fault Line Between Reason and Faith more books like this by David L Ulin add to wishlist Ulin explores how an unlikely collection of scientists, psychics, and apocalyptics have made startlingly accurate earthquake predictions based on everything from magnetic fields to the behavior of whales. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Quantitative Seismology: Theory and Methods more books like this by Keiiti Aki add to wishlist This updated edition provides a unified treatment of seismological methods. see all copies from $61.16! new only from $100.50! \| first editions
13 view cover	Volcanism more books like this by Hans-Ulrich Schmincke add to wishlist Volcanic eruptions are the clear and dramatic expression of dynamic processes going on in planet Earth. The author, one of the most profound specialists in the field of volcanology, explains in a concise and easy to understand manner the basics and most recent findings in the field of volcanology. Based on plate tectonics and illustrated with more ... see all copies from $70.46! new only from $75.25! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Touring Montana and Wyoming Hot Springs more books like this by Jeff Birkby add to wishlist Detailed information on 55 of the best natural and accessible hot springs in Wyoming and Montana see all copies from $7.25! new only from $8.79! \| SVS
15 view cover	Earthquakes and Volcanoes more books like this by Fiona Watt add to wishlist A further title from the UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHY series, explaining the basic principles of the structure and causes of earthquakes and volcanoes, the part they have played in shaping the earth and their influence on modern population, agriculture and industry. Also available in paperback priced at 3.95, ISBN 0 7460 0984 4. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00!
16 view cover	Earthquakes: Plate Tectonics and Earthquake Hazards more books like this by Timothy Kusky add to wishlist Every day parts of the surface of the Earth are rattled by earthquake tremors, and occasionally, some regions are shaken violently during earthquakes, resulting in widespread damage and destruction. Earthquakes in Iran, Turkey, and Japan have demonstrated how the motion of the Earth's tectonic plates can suddenly make apparently safe environments ... see all copies from $15.75! new only from $44.36! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Earthquakes: Extended Fifth Edition more books like this by Bruce A Bolt add to wishlist This is a concise overview of the history of earthquakes and seismology, including topics such as geologic faults, intensity patterns, plate tectonics, side effects of earthquakes (such as tsunamis), and protection of people and property. The book contains descriptions of the 1995 Sakhalin and 1997 Assisi earthquakes, and others such as Northridge ... see all copies from $14.23! new only from $195.84!
18 view cover	An Introduction to the Theory of Seismology more books like this by K E Bullen add to wishlist This radical revision of Professor Bullen's acclaimed and widely used text provides an introduction to modern seismological theory, with emphasis on both the physical models and the mathematical descriptions of earthquakes and their sources. The essential core of the earlier editions has been retained, particularly the tensor treatment of ... see all copies from $2.74! new only from $77.36! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The Geysers of Yellowstone more books like this by T Scott Bryan add to wishlist This revised popular field guide describes in detail each of the 500+ geysers in Yellowstone National Park. With updated information and a new foreword by park archivist Lee Whittlesey, "Geysers of Yellowstone" is both a reference work and a fine introduction to the nature of geyser activity for the newcomer to geothermal phenomena. A glossary of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $16.87! \| SVS
20 view cover	Theoretical Global Seismology more books like this by F A Dahlen, Jeroen Tromp add to wishlist After every major earthquake, the Earth rings like a bell for several days. These free oscillations of the Earth and the related propagating body and surface waves are routinely detected at broad-band seismographic stations around the world. In this book, F. A. Dahlen and Jeroen Tromp present an advanced theoretical treatment of global seismology, ... see all copies from $49.95! new only from $49.95! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Principles of Seismology more books like this by Agustin Udias add to wishlist This book is an introductory text on seismology intended for upper division undergraduates and graduate students. The book emphasises fundamental concepts and basic mathematical developments, and is intended to be 'student friendly'. The author explains the fundamental concepts in full detail with step-by-step development of the mathematics, ... see all copies from $9.79! new only from $9.79! \| first editions
22 view cover	An Introduction to Seismological Research: History and Development more books like this by Benjamin F Howell, Jr., Jr Howell add to wishlist Modern seismology is a relatively new science; most current ideas originated no earlier than the latter half of the nineteenth century. The focus of this book is on seismological concepts, how they originated and how they form our modern understanding of the science. A history of seismology falls naturally into four periods: a largely mythological ... see all copies from $17.34! new only from $29.88! \| SVS
23 view cover	Earthshaking Science: What We Know (and Don't Know) about Earthquakes more books like this by Susan Elizabeth Hough add to wishlist This is the first book to really make sense of the dizzying array of information that has emerged in recent decades about earthquakes. Susan Hough, a research seismologist in one of North America's most active earthquake zones and an expert at communicating this complex science to the public, separates fact from fiction. She fills in many of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.17! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Principles of Earthquake Source Mechanics more books like this by Kostrov, Das add to wishlist Kostrov and Das present a general theoretical model summarizing our current knowledge of fracture mechanics as applied to earthquakes and earthquake source processes. Part I explains continuum and fracture mechanics, providing the reader with some background and context. Part II continues with a discussion of the inverse problem of earthquake ... see all copies from $48.82! new only from $48.82! \| SVS
25 view cover	Instrumentation in Earthquake Seismology more books like this by Jens Havskov, Gerardo Alguacil add to wishlist This Work offers a unique coverage of modern seismic instrumentation. It provides not only detailed information on the basic understanding of seismic instruments but it also includes an overview of current equipment on the market. Furthermore, the following topics are included: installing seismic stations, networks and arrays working with portable ... see all copies from $43.58! new only from $43.58! \| SVS

Page 1 of 13: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next>

Browse authors

Browse subjects

Our Money-Back Guarantee

We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.

	Applied Geophysics by W M Telford see all from $7.17! new only from $71.56!
	Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology by Edward J Tarbuck see all from $1.99! new only from $39.91!
	The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory by Brian Greene see all from $1.99! new only from $9.09!
	Encyclopedia of Volcanoes by Steve McNutt, Haraldur Sigurdsson (Editor), Hazel Rymer (Editor) see all from $79.45! new only from $99.00!
	Paleoseismology by James P McCalpin (Editor) see all from $41.34! new only from $41.34!
	Physical Geology by Charles C Plummer see all from $1.99! new only from $19.95!