Describes how earthquakes are studied and how the results of those studies can be used to lessen the human, environmental, and structural damage of future quakes.
Describes how and why scientists trace seismic activity and measure the extent and patterns of seismic waves, illustrating how basic geological lessons are learned.
An introduction to contemporary seismology, looking at how earthquakes are studied, and discussing how scientists are using seismology to reduce the human, environmental, and structural impact of future earthquakes.
