Envg.710        GEOLOGY OF EARTHQUAKES                    (3 .H)

Background Earthquake Geography and Plate Tectonics, Rock Deformation and Structure, Geology of the Earthquake Source Region, Seismic Waves, Tectonic Geodesy, Quaternary Timescales and Dating Techniques. Tectonic Geomorphology, The Earthquake Environment, Strike-Slip Faults, Normal Faults, Reverse Faults and Folds, Subduction-zone Megathrusts, Secondary Effects, Seismic Hazard Assessment, Historic Earthquakes with Surface Rapture.

Books recommended:

• Earthquakes by Bolt, B. A., 1999, W. H. Freeman.
• International handbook of earthquake and engineering seismology Part A by William H.K., Lee, H., Kanamori, P.C., Jennings, C., Kisslinger, 2002, Elsevier/ Academic.
• International handbook of earthquake and engineering seismology Part B by William H.K., Lee, H., Kanamori, P.C., Jennings, C., Kisslinger, 2003, Elsevier/ Academic.
• Geology of Earthquakes by Yeats, R.S., Sieh, K.E., Allen, C.R., 1997, Oxford University Press.
• Geology and tectonics of Pakistan by Kazmi, A.H.,  Jan, M. Q., 1997. Graphic Publishers.