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Earthquake and volcano deformation

Segall, Paul

2010

Overview

Earthquake and Volcano Deformationis the first textbook to present the mechanical models of earthquake and volcanic processes, emphasizing earth-surface deformations that can be compared with observations from Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, Interferometric Radar (InSAR), and borehole strain- and tiltmeters. Paul Segall provides the physical and mathematical fundamentals for the models used to interpret deformation measurements near active faults and volcanic centers. Segall highlights analytical methods of continuum mechanics applied to problems of active crustal deformation. Topics include elastic dislocation theory in homogeneous and layered half-spaces, crack models of faults and planar intrusions, elastic fields due to pressurized spherical and ellipsoidal magma chambers, time-dependent deformation resulting from faulting in an elastic layer overlying a viscoelastic half-space and related earthquake cycle models, poroelastic effects due to faulting and magma chamber inflation in a fluid-saturated crust, and the effects of gravity on deformation. He also explains changes in the gravitational field due to faulting and magmatic intrusion, effects of irregular surface topography and earth curvature, and modern concepts in rate- and state-dependent fault friction. This textbook presents sample calculations and compares model predictions against field data from seismic and volcanic settings from around the world. Earthquake and Volcano Deformationrequires working knowledge of stress and strain, and advanced calculus. It is appropriate for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in geophysics, geology, and engineering. Professors: A supplementary Instructor's Manual is available for this book. It is restricted to teachers using the text in courses. For information on how to obtain a copy, refer to: http://press.princeton.edu/class_use/solutions.html

• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Subject: 1906 San Francisco earthquake / 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens / 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake / 1992 Landers earthquake / 1999 Hector Mine earthquake / Active fault / Continental collision / Crust (geology) / Deformation (engineering) / Deformation (mechanics) / Deformation monitoring / Deformations (Mechanics) / Dike (geology) / Dislocation / Earth Sciences / Earthquake prediction / Earthquake rupture / Earthquake swarm / Earthquakes / Elasticity (physics) / Explosive eruption / Fault (geology) / Fault friction / Figure of the Earth / Fracture mechanics / Fracture toughness / Fracture zone / Friction / General Science / Geophysics / Geothermal gradient / Gravitational acceleration / Infinitesimal strain theory / Intraplate earthquake / Lava / Lava dome / Lava lake / Magma chamber / Magnetic anomaly / Mathematical models / Orogeny / Parkfield earthquake / PHVG / Physics / Plane stress / Plate tectonics / Radiation stress / RBC / Rock (geology) / Rock deformation / Rock deformation -- Mathematical models / Rock mechanics / San Andreas Fault / SCIENCE / SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Seismology & Volcanism / SCIENCE / Physics / Geophysics / Seismic gap / Seismic hazard / Seismic moment / Seismic risk / Seismic tomography / Seismic wave / Seismology / Seismology & Volcanism / Shear modulus / Shear stress / Shear zone / Shield volcano / Strain energy / Strain rate / Strains and stress / Strains and stresses / Strains and stresses -- Mathematical models / Stratovolcano / Stress functions / Stress intensity factor / Subduction / Subsidence / Surface stress / Tectonophysics / Thermal expansion / Thrust fault / Transform fault / Types of volcanic eruptions / Viscoelasticity / Volcanic hazards / Volcanic pipe / Volcanism / Volcano
• ISBN: 0691133026, 9780691133027, 140083385X, 9781400833856