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seismic moment tensor: a standalone construct

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Seismology

a symmetric second-order tensor that represents the equivalent force system of a seismic point source.

In seismology, seismic moment tensor refers to a symmetric second-order tensor that represents the equivalent force system of a seismic point source. This meaning comes from Gilbert (1971) in Geophysical Journal International.[1]

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References

  1. Gilbert, F. (1971). Excitation of the Normal Modes of the Earth by Earthquake Sources. Geophysical Journal International, 22(2), 223-226. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-246x.1971.tb03593.x

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