Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Aims

This course will provide a broad overview of the subject seismology. We will study some of the greatest earthquake catastrophes during the recent past and their secondary effects, such as tsunamis. We describe how earthquakes are generated globally and in Sweden and how their position and magnitude can be determined. We also show how natural earthquakes can be distinguised from underground nuclear explosions. Earthquakes in deep mines and under large water and prediction of earthquakes are also treated. Finally we discuss whether our present knowledge and understanding of earthquakes is sufficient to protect man and infrastructure against future earthquakes.

Content

Plate tectonics and the Earth s gross structure. Historical earthquakes and statistics. Earthquake mechanisms. Seismic waves. Seismological recordings. Source parameters (position, time, magnitude). Prediction. Risk analysis. Macroseismic studies. Seismological research.

Instruction

The course consists of lectures and exercises.

Assessment

Written examination is arranged at the end of the course.