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Title Paleoseismology / edited by James P. McCalpin.

Imprint San Diego : Academic Press, ©1996.

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Description 1 online resource (xx, 588 pages) : illustrations
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Series International geophysics series ; v. 62
International geophysics series ; v. 62.
Summary This is the first book in the English language to be devoted solely to paleoseismology. It summarizes the development of the field from the 1960s to the present, encompassing material that is currently widely dispersed in journal articles. The ten chapters included in this text span the entire range of techniques currently used in paleoseismic reconstruction, and are contributed by active practitioners at the forefront of paleoseismic research. Includes comprehensive review of techniques currently used in paleoseismology Emphasizes practical methods of data collection, and field studies Covers interpretation of field data based on current theory concerning fault segmentation and recurrence cycles Contains more than 170 line drawings and 50 photographs of paleoseismic phenomena.
Contents J.P. McCalpin and A.R. Nelson, <$> Introduction to Paleoseismology.<$> The Scope of Paleoseismology. Identifying Prehistoric Earthquakes from Primary and Secondary Evidence. Prehistoric Earthquake Recurrence and Dating. Estimating the Magnitude of Prehistoric Earthquakes. The Early Development of Paleoseismology. J.P. McCalpin, <$> Field Techniques in Paleoseismology:<$> Introduction. Mapping Paleoseismic Landforms. Mapping Paleoseismic Stratigraphy. Specialized Subfields of Paleoseismology. J.P. McCalpin, <$> Paleoseismology of Extensional Tectonic Environments:<$> Introduction. Geomorphic Evidence of Paleoearthquakes. Stratigraphic Evidence of Paleoearthquakes. Dating Paleoearthquakes. W.R. Hackett, S.M. Jackson, and R.P. Smith, <$> Paleoseismology of Volcanic Environments:<$> Introduction. Volcano-Extensional Structures. Criteria for Field Recognition of Volcano-Extensional Features. Paleoseismological Implications and Methods. Conclusions. G.A. Carver and J.P. McCalpin, <$> Paleoseismology of Compressional Tectonic Environments:<$> Introduction. Geomorphic Evidence of Thrust Paleoearthquakes. Stratigraphic Evidence of Thrust Paleoearthquakes. Paleoseismic Evidence of Secondary Faulting. Paleoseismic Evidence of Coseismic Folding. Paleoseismology of Subduction Zones. Late Quaternary Sea Level. The Coseismic Event Horizon. Paleoseismic Evidence of Coseismic Uplift. Paleoseismic Evidence of Coseismic Subsidence. R.J. Weldon II, J.P. McCalpin, and T.K. Rockwell, <$> Paleoseismology in Strike-Slip Tectonic Environments:<$> Introduction. Geomorphic Evidence of Paleoearthquakes. Stratigraphic Evidence of Paleoearthquakes. Dating Paleoearthquakes. S.F. Obermeier, <$> Using Liquefaction-Induced Features for Paleoseismic Analysis:<$> Introduction. Overview of the Formation of Liquefaction-Induced Features. Criteria for an Earthquake-Induced Liquefaction Origin. Historic and Prehistoric Liquefaction--Selected Studies. Features Generally of Nonseismic or Unknown Origin. Estimation of Strength of Paleoearthquakes. R.W. Jibson, <$> Using Landslides for Paleoseismic Analysis:<$> Introduction. Indentifying Landslides. Determining Landslide Ages. Interpreting an Earthquake Origin for Landslides. Analysis of the Seismic Origin of a Landslide. Interpreting Results of Paleoseismic Landslide Studies. Some Final Comments. J.P. McCalpin, <$> Application of Paleoseismic Data to Seismic Hazard Assessment and Neotectonic Research:<$> Introduction. Estimating Paleoearthquake Magnitude. Paleoearthquake Slip Rates and Recurrence. Fault Segmentation. Models of Fault Behavior. Models of Earthquake Recurrence. Current Issues and Future Prospects in Paleoseismology. References. Appendices. Subject Index.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 501-552) and index.
Contents Introduction to paleoseismology / James P. McCalpin, Alan R. Nelson -- Field techniques in paleoseismology / James P. McCalpin -- Paleoseismology in extensional tectonic environments / James P. McCalpin --Paleoseismology of volcanic environments / William R. Hackett, Suzette M. Jackson, Richard P. Smith --Paleoseismology of compressional tectonic environments / Gary A. Carver, James P. McCalpin -- Paleoseismology in strike-slip tectonic environments / Ray J. Weldon II, James P. McCalpin, Thomas K. Rockwell -- Using liquefaction-induced features for paleoseismic analysis / Stephen F. Obermeier -- Using landslides for paleoseismic analysis / Randall W. Jibson -- Application of paleoseismic data to seismic hazard assessment and neotectonic research / James P. McCalpin.
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Subject Paleoseismology.
Paléosismologie.
Paleoseismology
Added Author McCalpin, James.
Other Form: Print version: Paleoseismology. San Diego : Academic Press, ©1996 0124818250 9780124818255 (DLC) 96002096 (OCoLC)34191825
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