Earthquakes: Seismology at Work
- Synopsis
- Discusses the seismic body waves which are generated by earthquakes; how they arise, how they propagate through the Earth’s interior, and how they are detected. Opens with film of the 1964 Alaska earthquake. The latest Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) earthquake shaker table at the University of Bristol is used to demonstrate the physical effects of a simulated earthquake. The Seismic Investigations Unit of the Ministry of Defence shows how the various types of seismic waves from a complex earthquake are detected and identified. Shows how engineers are researching earthquake-resistant structures. Some methods of earthquake prediction are briefly mentioned.
- Series
- Science Foundation Course, A: Course S102
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.
- Year of production
- 1987
- Availability
- Sale; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)
- Subjects
- Geology
- Keywords
- earthquakes; seismology
Credits
- Producer
- Tony Jolly
Production Company
Distributor
- Name
Open University Worldwide
- Web
- http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1908 274066
- Address
- Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA - Notes
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