Earthquakes and other earth movements by John Milne
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| Author | Milne, John, 1850-1913 |
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| LoC No. | 16008216 |
| Title | Earthquakes and other earth movements |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | Introduction -- Seismometry -- Earthquake motion discussed theoretically -- Earthquake motion as deduced from experiment -- Earthquake motion as deduced from observation on earthquakes -- Effects produced by earthquakes upon buildings -- Effects produced upon buildings (continued) -- Effects of earthquakes on land -- Disturbances in the ocean -- Determination of earthquake origins -- The depth of an earthquake centrum -- Distribution of earthquakes in space and time -- Distribution of earthquakes in time (continued) -- Distribution of earthquakes in time (continued) -- Barometrical fluctuations and earthquakes; fluctuations in temperature and earthquakes -- Relation of seismic to volcanic phenomena -- The cause of earthquakes -- Prediction of earthquakes -- Earth tremors -- Earth pulsations -- Earth oscillations -- Appendix: List of the principal books, papers, periodicals, which are referred to in the preceding pages. |
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| Summary | "Earthquakes and Other Earth Movements" by John Milne is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book systematically explores various earth movements—including earthquakes, earth tremors, earth pulsations, and earth oscillations—focusing particularly on earthquakes as a significant geological phenomenon. Milne draws on extensive observations and experiments from his time in Japan, reflecting on the interconnected nature of these phenomena. The opening of the book introduces the various types of earth movements that Milne intends to discuss, emphasizing the importance of earthquakes in the study of geology and their impact on human understanding of natural phenomena. He outlines the organization of the text, which will cover foundational concepts such as seismometry, earthquake motion, and the effects of earthquakes on land and structures, indicating a comprehensive approach to the topic. Milne also highlights the historical context of seismological study, acknowledging past contributions and the current gaps in understanding, which sets the stage for the scientific discourse that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QE: Science: Geology |
| Subject | Earthquakes |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60007 |
| Release Date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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