Geology of Earthquakes

Written for readers with a general science background of earthquakes, thisbook focuses on the geological causes and effects of earthquakes, based inparticular, on field studies of occurrences worldwide. Introductory chaptersprovide background information on earthquake environment, including strike-slip,normal, and reverse faults, and the earthquake geology of subduction zones. Alsodescribed are the surface effects of earthquake shaking and the application ofearthquake geology to earthquake hazard evaluation and planning. Numerousphotographs and illustrations help illustrate the concepts discussed throughoutthe book.