12.510 Introduction to Seismology, Spring 2005

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Author(s)
Hilst, Robert Dirk van der, 1961-
Alternative Title
Introduction to Seismology
Date Issued
June 2005
Abstract
This graduate level course presents a basic study in seismology and the utilization of seismic waves for the study of Earth's interior. It introduces techniques necessary for understanding of elastic wave propagation in layered media.
Subjects
seismology
utilization of seismic waves
Earth's interior
elastic wave propagation in stratified media
synthetic seismograms
WKBJ
mode summation
Ray theory
interpretation of travel times
surface wave dispersion in layered media
Earth's free oscillations
seismicity
earthquake locations
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
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