Description:
In english. Soft cover, 24 cm, 112 pp., ill.
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Seismic Waves
Basic Source Parameters of an Earthquake
The Physical Process of Earthquake Generation
The Theory of Lithospheric Plates
Basic Information on Seismicity and Seismic Hazard
Earthquake Prediction
A Brief history of the Development of the Seismological Knowledge in CyprusReferences
Chapter 2: Active Tectonics in Cyprus and Surrounding Area
Geologic Evolution of Eastern Mediterranean
Topographic Features of Tectonic Origin
Space Distribution of Earthquake foci
Focal Mechanism of Earthquakes
Present Lithospheric Plate Boundaries and Lithospheric Movements in the Easternmost Part of the MediterraneanReferences
Chapter 3: Seismicity of Cyprus
The data
Time Independent Seismicity of Cyprus
Time Dependent Seismicity of CyprusReferences
Chapter 4: Seismic Hazard in Cyprus
Measures of Seismic Hazard
Seismic Hazard Assessment for CyprusReferences
Chapter 5: Macroseismic Information on Strong Earthquakes Occurred in Cyprus…
Read More