@article{1452278, author = {Pulinets, Sergey, and Ouzounov, Dimitar, and Karelin, Alexander, and Boyarchuk, Kirill,}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1452278}, title = {Earthquake precursors in the atmosphere and ionosphere : new concepts /}, abstract = {This book discusses how the increased emanation of radon and other gases from the Earths crust in the vicinity of active tectonic faults triggers a chain of physical processes and chemical reactions in the atmospheric boundary layer and the Earths ionosphere over an earthquake area several days/hours before strong seismic shocks occur. It presents the two main concepts involved in this mechanism: atmosphere ionization and the global electric circuit. The Lithosphere-Atmosphere-Ionosphere Coupling (LAIC) concept is strongly supported by experimental data showing the atmospheric and ionospheric precursors for major recent earthquakes including 2004 Sumatra; 2008 Sichuan, China; 2011 Tohoku, Japan; and 2015 Nepal. The book not only addresses the theoretical considerations but also includes information on experimental techniques used for precursor observations based on the space-borne systems. Providing practical methods of precursor identification and interpretation, it is an excellent textbook for graduate courses in geophysics, earthquake science, atmospheric physics and remote sensing. Moreover, it offers a wealth of information for scientists and experts from governmental and international agencies working in the fields of natural-disaster mitigation, response and recovery.}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-024-2172-9}, recid = {1452278}, pages = {1 online resource (1 volume) :}, }