Encyclopedia of solid earth geophysics / edited by Harsh K. Gupta.
Gupta, Harsh K., 1942- editor.
2021
QC801.9
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Title Encyclopedia of solid earth geophysics / edited by Harsh K. Gupta.
Edition Second edition.
ISBN 9783030586317 (electronic bk.)
3030586316 (electronic bk.)
9783030586300 (print)
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-58631-7
Published Cham : Springer, 2021.
Language English
Description 1 online resource : illustrations (some color)
Other Standard Identifiers 10.1007/978-3-030-58631-7 doi
Call Number QC801.9
Dewey Decimal Classification 551
Summary In the 21st century, the importance of earth sciences in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding of the planet on which we live, has increased tremendously. Above all, they address the challenge of enriching human lives with the bounties of nature, while preserving the planet for future generations. The chief goals of Solid Earth Geophysics are to define and quantify the internal structure and processes of the Earth in terms of physical principles, and to provide an essential framework that allied disciplines can employ for more focused investigations. The earliest version of The Encyclopedia of Solid Earth Geophysics was released by the Van Nostrand Reinhold publishing company in 1989. More than two decades later, a completely revised and updated version, edited by Prof. Harsh K. Gupta, was published in 2011. Including over 200 articles authored by specialists from all over the world, it was very well received. Reflecting the rapid advances in Solid Earth Geophysics over the past decade and the global need for an authentic update, this new edition of the Encyclopedia presents over 250 articles covering established and new concepts in Geophysics across various sub-disciplines such as Gravity, Geodesy, Geomagnetism, Seismology, Seismics, Deep Earth Processes, Plate Tectonics, Thermal Domains, Computational Methods, etc. in a systematic and consistent format. Offering an authoritative and current up-to-date reference source with extraordinary scope and gathering expert contributions by more than 300 authors around the globe, the new edition will serve as a valuable and cherished source of information for current and future generations of professionals.
Note Includes indexes.
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Source of Description Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed June 1, 2021).
Added Author Gupta, Harsh K., 1942- editor.
Series Encyclopedia of earth sciences, 1388-4360
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Intro
Contents
About the Editor
Contributors
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Acknowledgments
A
Absolute Age Determinations: Radiometric
Definition
Introduction
Radioactivity and the Systematics of Its Use as a Chronometer
The Application of Radiometric Dating
Summary and Conclusions
Cross-References
Bibliography
Anthropogenic Seismicity Related to Exploitation of Georesources
Definition
Overview
Mechanisms of Interaction Between Technological Activity and the Rock Mass
Induced, Triggered, or Natural

Specific Features
Collaborative Undertakings for Research into Anthropogenic Seismicity
Summary
Bibliography
Archaeomagnetism
Synonyms
Definition
Basic Features
Archaeological Site Sampling
Directional Analyses
Paleo-intensity Analyses
Magnetic Dating Based on the Direction of Remanence
Relative Dating
Chronological Dating
Magnetic Polarity and Polarity Excursion Dating
Magnetic Dating Based on the Intensity of Remanence
Errors
General Errors
Errors Specific to Directional Dating
Errors Specific to Intensity Dating

Overall Error Assessment
Specialized Applications
Murals and Plaster
Object Reconstruction
Archaeological Sediments
Magnetic ``Sourcing ́́
Summary
Cross-References
Bibliography
Artificial Water Reservoir-Triggered Earthquakes, with Special Emphasis on Koyna, India
Definition and Introduction
Triggered vis-à-vis Induced Earthquakes
Artificial Water Reservoir-Triggered Earthquakes
Reservoir-Triggered Seismicity (RTS): Global Distribution
Important Factors for RTS
Common Characteristics of RTS Sequences
Mechanism of Triggered Earthquakes
Koyna, India

How Long Triggered Earthquakes Will Continue at Koyna?
Short-Term Earthquake Forecast at Koyna
Near-Source Studies at Koyna
Pilot Borehole Location
Summary
Cross-References
Bibliography
B
Biogeophysics
Definition
Introduction
Geophysical Detection of Cells and Biofilms
Geophysical Detection of Metabolic By-Products and Mineral Weathering
Geophysical Detection of Microbially Mediated Redox Processes
Geophysical Detection of Microbe-Mineral Transformations
Summary
Cross-References
Bibliography
Body Waves
Synonyms
Definition

Types of Body Waves
Wave Propagation
Waves on a Seismogram
Refraction
Reflection
Velocity
Velocity of P- and S-waves
P-waves
S-waves
Attenuation
Summary: Results of Regional and Global Studies
Body-Wave Modeling
Cross-References
Bibliography
Borehole Seismic Networks and Arrays
Synonyms
Definition
Introduction
Early Developments
Current Instrumentation and Installation
Noise-Suppression and Signal-Detection Advantages
Networks Versus Arrays
Illustrative Examples
Conclusions
Cross-References
Bibliography
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