Entry requirements

25 points in Mathematics, and 25 points in Physics, including Global Geophysics MN1 5 points; or 45 points in Earth Science, including Global Geophysics MN1 5 points, and 20 points in Mathematics and 10 points in Physics. Recommended previous knowledge: Applied and Environmental Geophysics MN1, 5 points, and Geophysical Data

Processing NV1, 5 points.

Learning outcomes

After having followed the course the student should be able to

• account in detail for the earthquake source and earthquake mechanisms
• describe the theory for seismic wave propagation
• understand how seismological instruments function
• describe important methods for dataprocessing and modelling
• account for how the inner structure of the Earth can be derived from seismological data.

Content

Sources of seismic waves. Seismic wave propagation. The wave equation in different forms, and its solution using exact and approximate (numerical) methods such as ray tracing and tomography. Examples of the results of the modelling of seismological data. Body and surface waves in heterogeneous media. Data storage and analysis. Networks and arrays. Earthquake source parameters. Macroseismic studies. Risk and hazard. Seismotectonics. Earthquake statistics.

Instruction

Lectures, exercises, compulsory home work

Assessment

Written examination. The written examination corresponds to 8 ECTS and the compulsory part to 2 ECTS.