Advances in geophysics. Volume 57 /

Advances in Geophysics, Volume 58, the latest in this critically acclaimed serialized review journal that has published for over 50 years, contains the latest information available in the field. Users will find valuable chapters highlighting the Novel use of geodynamics in plate tectonic reconstruct...

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Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Nielsen, Lars (Επιμελητής έκδοσης)
Μορφή: Ηλ. βιβλίο
Γλώσσα:English
Έκδοση: [Place of publication not identified] : Academic Press, 2016.
Σειρά:Advances in geophysics ; volume 57.
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  • Front Cover; Advances in Geophysics; Advances in Geophysics; Copyright; CONTENTS; Contributors; PREFACE; One
  • Mechanics of Accretionary Prisms and Fold-and-Thrust Belts Based on Limit Analysis; 1. INTRODUCTION; 2. LIMIT ANALYSIS AND ITS KINEMATIC APPROACH; 2.1 An Overview of Limit Analysis; 2.2 The Theorem of Virtual Powers; 2.3 The Kinematic Approach; 2.3.1 The Collapse Mechanism and the Virtual Powers; 2.3.2 The Support Function; 2.3.3 The Least Upper Bound; 2.3.4 Application to Gravity Collapse; 3. TRIANGULAR WEDGE: SIX COLLAPSE MECHANISMS IN COMPETITION.
  • 3.1 Collapse Mechanisms 1 and 2: For Comparison With the Critical Coulomb Wedge Theory3.2 Collapse Mechanism 3: Delamination on the Frontal Part of the Decollement; 3.3 Collapse Mechanism 4: Delamination With a Curved Fault; 3.4 Collapse Mechanisms 5 and 6: Vergence Controlled by Compaction During Thrusting; 3.5 Triangular Wedge: Predicting the Dominant Mechanism; 3.5.1 Collapse Mechanisms 1 and 2 for Comparison With the Critical Coulomb Wedge Theory; 3.5.2 Delamination: Mechanisms 3 and 4; 3.5.3 Compaction and Hinterland Thrusting: Collapse Mechanisms 5 and 6; 3.5.4 Discussion.
  • 4. AN ACCRETING WEDGE AND TWO DECOLLEMENTS5. SEQUENTIAL LIMIT ANALYSIS; 6. CONCLUSION; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; SUPPLEMENTARY DATA; REFERENCES; Two
  • Near-Surface Geophysical Characterization of Areas Prone to Natural Hazards: A Review of the Current and Perspective on the Future; 1. Introduction; 2. Methods and Their Basis; 2.1 Downhole, Surface, Air- and Shipborne Surveys; 2.2 Electrical Methods; 2.2.1 Galvanic Geoelectrical Methods; 2.2.2 Inductive Electromagnetic Methods; 2.3 Ground-Penetrating Radar; 2.4 Seismic Methods Including Seismicity; 2.5 Potential Field (Gravity and Magnetic) Methods.
  • 2.6 Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar2.7 Lidar; 2.8 Offshore Geophysical Measurements; 2.8.1 Multibeam Systems; 2.8.2 Imagery; 2.8.3 Active Offshore Seismics; 3. Examples and Case Studies; 3.1 Landslides; 3.2 Flood-Damage Assessments; 3.3 Rockfalls; 3.4 Sinkholes and Subsidence; 3.5 Earthquakes; 3.6 Volcanoes; 3.7 Cryospheric Hazards; 3.7.1 Rock Glaciers; 3.7.2 Avalanches; 4. Road Ahead; 4.1 Multicomponent 2D and 3D Active and Passive Seismic Surveys; 4.2 Advanced and Cost-Effective Airborne Measurements; 4.3 Advanced and Cost-Effective 2D and 3D DCIP Measurements.
  • 4.4 A Complex Problem Requiring a Multidisciplinary and Integrated Approach5. Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References; Three
  • Light Snow Precipitation and Effects on Weather and Climate; 1. INTRODUCTION; 2. INSTRUMENTS; 2.1 Weighing Gauges; 2.1.1 Geonor Weighing Gauge; 2.1.2 Pluvio Weighing Gauge; 2.2 Optical Present Weather Sensors; 2.3 Optical Spectral Precipitation Probes; 2.3.1 Ground Cloud Imaging Optical Probes; 2.3.2 Laser Precipitation Monitor Disdrometer; 2.4 Profiling Microwave Radiometer; 3. MEASUREMENTS AND ANALYSIS.