Fundamentals of Geophysics
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This enduringly popular undergraduate textbook has been thoroughly reworked and updated, and now comprises twelve chapters covering the same breadth of topics as earlier editions, but in a substantially modernized fashion to facilitate classroom teaching. Covering both theoretical and applied aspects of geophysics, clear explanations of the physical principles are blended with step-by-step derivations of the key equations and over 400 explanatory figures to explain the internal structure and properties of the planet, including its petroleum and mineral resources. New…
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Key features
- Emphasises basic principles, combining clear explanations of the underlying physics with a robust yet accessible mathematical treatment
- Introduces cutting-edge topics such as planetary geophysics, geohazards, microseismicity and ambient noise, exposing students to exciting and topical areas of ongoing research
- Features a helpful section on numerical modelling and new computational exercises that help prepare students for graduate studies and careers in geophysics
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108685917
- Subjects Applied Geoscience, Petroleum and Mining Geoscience,Earth and Environmental Sciences,Geophysics
- Format: Hardback
- Publication date: 13 February 2020
- ISBN: 9781108492737
- Dimensions (mm): 276 x 219 mm
- Weight: 1.42kg
- Contains: 420 b/w illus. 38 tables
- Page extent: 426 pages
- Availability: Available
- Format: Paperback
- Publication date: 13 February 2020
- ISBN: 9781108716970
- Dimensions (mm): 276 x 219 mm
- Weight: 1.22kg
- Contains: 420 b/w illus. 38 tables
- Page extent: 425 pages
- Availability: In stock
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 30 November 2020
- ISBN: 9781108685917
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