Man s intensifying use of the Earth s habitat has led to an
urgent need for scientifically advanced geo-prediction systems that
accurately locate subsurface resources and forecast the timing and
magnitude of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and land
subsidence.
As advances in the earth sciences lead to process-oriented ways
of modeling the complex processes in the solid Earth, the papers in
this volume provide a survey of some recent developments at the
leading edge of this highly technical discipline. The chapters
cover current research in predicting the future behavior of
geologic systems as well as the mapping of geologic patterns that
exist now in the subsurface as frozen evidence of the past. Both
techniques are highly relevant to humanity s need for resources
such as water, and will also help us control environmental
degradation.
The book also discusses advances made in seismological methods
to obtain information on the 3D structure of the mantle and the
lithosphere, and in the quantitative understanding of lithospheric
scale processes. It covers recent breakthroughs in 3D seismic
imaging that have enhanced the spatial resolution of these
structural processes, and the move towards 4D imaging that measures
these processes over time.
The new frontier in modern Earth sciences described in this book
has major implications for oceanographic and atmospheric sciences
and our understanding of climate variability. It brings readers
right up to date with the research in this vital field."
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