Few events in nature are as awe-inspiring and destructive as a powerful earthquake or a massive volcanic eruption. Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes explains the specific terms and concepts associated with the sciences of catastrophe -- seismology and volcanology -- and covers the places in the world where these destructive phenomena have occurred. Completely revised and updated, this concise A-to-Z resource covers various regions of the world and their seismic and/or volcanic activities, specific major eruptions ...
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Few events in nature are as awe-inspiring and destructive as a powerful earthquake or a massive volcanic eruption. Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes explains the specific terms and concepts associated with the sciences of catastrophe -- seismology and volcanology -- and covers the places in the world where these destructive phenomena have occurred. Completely revised and updated, this concise A-to-Z resource covers various regions of the world and their seismic and/or volcanic activities, specific major eruptions and earthquakes throughout history, geologic or scientific terms, and people who have influenced these fields of science. Entries include terms and concepts such as: caldera, stratovolcano, S-waves, liquefaction, harmonic tremors, and much more.
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Very good. No dust jacket. Ex-library. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 232 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. LCCN 93007670 Type of material Book Personal name Ritchie, David, 1952 September 18-Main title The encyclopedia of earthquakes and volcanoes / by David Ritchie. Published/Created New York: Facts on File, c1994. Description 232 p. : ill., maps; 29 cm. ISBN 0816026599 (hardbound: acid-free paper): LC classification QE521. R58 1994 Related titles Encyclopedia of earthquakes & volcanoes. LC Subjects Earthquakes--Encyclopedias. Volcanoes--Encyclopedias. Notes Spine title: The encyclopedia of earthquakes & volcanoes. Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-219) and index. Dewey class no. 551.2/03
