When worlds quake : the quest to understand the interior of Earth and beyond / Hrvoje Tkalčić.
| Author/creator | Tkalčić, Hrvoje author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2026] |
| Copyright Date | ©2026 |
| Description | x, 292 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Quest to understand the interior of Earth and beyond |
| Contents | Travelers through time -- Namazu's tail and Matilda's fate -- Moho's and Inge's binoculars -- Giants that sometimes wake up -- On the crests of waves -- A sharp look inside -- Dragon's jaw and crystal ball -- Red -- At the bottom of the ocean -- New worlds and their explorers |
| Abstract | When Worlds Quake examines the development and practice of global and planetary seismology. The author outlines the historical foundations of the field through discussion of significant seismic events and the scientists who studied them, and describes contemporary research that uses seismic waves to investigate the internal structure and dynamics of Earth. The book also addresses the methods and challenges of collecting seismic data worldwide, including fieldwork in remote environments. In addition, it explores the application of seismology to the study of other planetary bodies, such as the Moon and Mars. The work combines scientific explanation with accounts of research expeditions and professional experience. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | ebook version : 9780691271538 |
| Genre/form | Informational works. |
| Genre/form | Documents d'information. |
| ISBN | 9780691271477 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 069127147X (hardcover) |
| ISBN | PDF ebook |
| Standard identifier# | CIPO000314408 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | New Books | QE509.2 .T54 2026 | ✔ Available | Want This? |