Seismology Course
This course equips geography and geology professionals with essential seismology skills for earthquake analysis, covering seismogram processing, hypocentre location, magnitude estimation across scales like ML, Mw, mb, Ms, wave behaviours, site effects, and effective communication of hazard insights for practical decision-making and reporting.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills in earthquake analysis, from processing raw seismograms to producing detailed reports. Master P and S wave picking, distance calculations, hypocentre determination, and magnitude assessments using ML, Mw, mb, and Ms scales. Delve into wave propagation, attenuation effects, site influences, real data catalogues, uncertainty evaluation, and clear technical reporting.
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Develop skills
- Analyse seismograms by picking P and S arrivals, cleaning data, and estimating distances efficiently.
- Locate earthquakes using travel-time models, triangulation methods, and rigorous quality controls.
- Calculate magnitudes with ML and compare against Mw, mb, Ms for effective regional monitoring.
- Evaluate site effects including Vs30 values, basin resonances, and local ground amplification.
- Communicate findings through concise bulletins, informative maps, and guidance for stakeholders.
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