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Earthquake is one of the most devastating natural
phenomena. Understanding the causeand mechanism of
this phenomena is the key to reducing its toll on human life
and property.This book aims to demystify earthquakes by
explaining the basics---seismicity, causes of earthquakes,
plate tectonics, seismic waves, magnitude, intensity,
faults in the earth, seismo-tectonics, seismicity, seismic
zoning, how earthquakes are monitored and how data are
used as a tool to understand the earth’s interior. It also
explores several damaging effects of earthquakes, such
as ground failure, landslides, tsunamie and the human
habitat. It also addresses different earthquake safety
measures in construction and do`s and dont`s during and
after an earthquake.
ISBN - 9780070144569
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Pages : 328
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