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GEOL 690 - Earthquake Physics I

GEOL 690: Earthquake Physics I (3 units) at San Diego State University. Not offered in Spring 2027. Prerequisites: GEOL 560. Recommended: MATH 342B. Counts toward Geological Sciences, M.S. (2026-27), Geological Sciences, M.S. (2025-26).

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3 units
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Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (unknown), Fall 2026 (unknown)

Counts toward

Structure and theology of fault zones as inferred from geological and geophysical observations. Stress state and frictional behavior of faults, stress interaction models, thermal, and hydrological properties of fault zones. Mechanics and energy budget of earthquakes.
Prerequisites
GEOL 560. Recommended: MATH 342B.
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Grading
LTR: Letter Graded. The class will be offered for letter grade with no option to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.

0 sections in Spring 2027

GEOL 690 is not offered in Spring 2027. Check all GEOL classes for other terms.