GLG 4166 Seismology

The module aims at equipping students with in-depth knowledge of seismology in order to prepare them for the operation of seismic stations and more advanced data processing in earthquake seismology. The course covers the basics of the seismometer, signal processing and digitizing equipment exploring broader aspects of seismic observation and networks. Practically, the student learns how to setup a seismometer and recording equipment. This is used to record the Earth micro seismic noise, which in turn serves as the starting point for the computer based data processing. The course deals also with topics such as identification of seismic phases, location of earthquake and determination of its magnitude.