Historical Earthquake Maps of Early Chinese Seismological Stations (3 Volumes) ()

Author: Seismological Monitoring and Prediction Division, China Earthquake Administration
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Historical Seismograms of Early Seismological Stations in China is a comprehensive illustrated guide that meticulously records the valuable historical seismic records preserved by five early Chinese seismological stations over nearly a century. It is also a complete manual detailing the observation and analysis methods, as well as technical parameters, of early seismological stations. It represents the history of seismological observation and research in China, embodying the hard work and wisdom of several generations. It is a rare and indispensable reference book with both historical and practical value, published in three volumes simultaneously. Volume I is the Shanghai Xujiahui Seismological Station volume; Volume II is the Dalian Seismological Station volume; Volume III is the combined volume of Qingdao, Chongqing, and Nanjing Seismological Stations. Its main contents include: Instructions, Brief History of the Seismological Station, Station Personnel, Site Conditions, Instrument Photos, Seismic Catalog, Seismic Reports, and a Collection of Scanned Seismograms. Macroscopic investigation data are provided for some major earthquakes. To help readers understand the performance of early seismographs, Volume II includes two research papers on instruments in the appendix, honoring the arduous work of the older generation of seismologists; Volume III includes seven reminiscence articles. To facilitate quick access for Chinese and international scholars, the book is accompanied by a set of electronic CDs. This book is available for reference for scientists and students in related fields such as seismology, geophysics, geology, and disaster science.