Earthquakes and Other Earth Movements

by John Milne

"Earthquakes and Other Earth Movements" by John Milne is a comprehensive account of various Earth Movements, including Earthquakes, Earth Tremors, Earth Pulsations, and Earth Oscillations. The book delves into the phenomena of earthquakes, their effects, causes, prediction, and warning systems. It also explores the distribution of earthquakes in space and time, as well as their relationship to volcanic phenomena. The author acknowledges the contributions of various researchers and institutions to the field of seismology. The book discusses the history of earthquakes, the development of seismological instruments like seismoscopes and seismometers, and the challenges in accurately measuring and recording earthquake motions. The use of liquid-filled vessels, pendulum instruments, and projection seismometers is highlighted. The text emphasizes the importance of obtaining steady points for recording earthquake motions accurately. The book provides insights into the advancements in seismology and the ongoing efforts to improve earthquake monitoring and prediction systems.

Kindle Edition

First published February 14, 2006

About the author

John Milne was born in London in 1952. His many TV screenwriting credits include: Bergerac, East Enders, Lovejoy, The Bill, Boon, Taggart, Wycliffe and Silent Witness (for which he won an Edgar). He lives in Essex.

Series:
* Jimmy Jenner

Reviews

[Bradley White · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written in 1886 when what causes an earthquake was yet to be found. Theories included underground steam explosions, the pull of the sun and the moon, magnetic anomies, aurora and others bordering on the astrological.

Even so, the reader gets an insight in to the birth of modern seismology.