John Milne

Earthquakes and Other Earth Movements John Milne

Earthquakes and Other Earth Movements Originally published in 1883, the author was Professor of Mining and Geology in the Imperial College of Engineering, Tokyo and is considered the father of modern seismology. This is a detailed early text on the subject. Topics covered include, Seisometry, Earthquake Motion, Effects on Landscapes, Buildings,. Ocean Movements, Determination of Earthquake Origin, Depth of Centrum, Relation of Seismic to Volcanic Phenomena. Cause of Earthquakes, Prediction of Earthquakes (incl. warnings by animals), Earth Tremors, Earth Pulsation. Includes full index.