Overview
Description
Frictional, thermal and tectonic constraints on the observed spatial, depth, size and mechanism distribution of earthquakes and faults in the U.S. and around the globe.
Units
Lecture3
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate understanding of size and depth distribution of earthquakes around the globe.
- demonstrate understanding of physical and tectonic variables controlling the the size and depth of earthquakes on the planet.
- demonstrate understanding of seismological principles used in measuring size,location,and sense of displacement in earthquakes.