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Chapter 7 is about numerical integration and its applications in geology. It defines definite integrals and the fundamental theorem of calculus. Subsequently, it shows the simplest methods to approximate, numerically, the solution of a definite integral. Finally, it introduces two geological problems that can be solved successfully, through numerical integration: estimating the volume of geological structures and computing the lithostatic pressure.
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Petrelli, M. (2021). Numerical Integration. In: Introduction to Python in Earth Science Data Analysis. Springer Textbooks in Earth Sciences, Geography and Environment. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-78055-5_7
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