The Geology of Earthquakes

Written for students and readers with a general science background, this book focuses on geological causes and effects of earthquakes, based in particular on field studies of occurences worldwide. Introductory chapters provide background for understanding the earthquake geology of subduction zones. [...]
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Written for students and readers with a general science background, this book focuses on geological causes and effects of earthquakes, based in particular on field studies of occurences worldwide. Introductory chapters provide background for understanding the earthquake geology of subduction zones. Also described are the surface effects of earthquake shaking and application of earthquake geology to hazard evaluation and planning.