An A-to-Z sourcebook that explains the terms and concepts associated with the sciences of natural catastrophe. This book covers the places in the world, throughout history, where such events have occurred. The events covered include the eruption of Mount Edna from 1226 BC to the present day,the destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, the violent movement in the San Andreas Fault in 1906, and recent eruptions such as Mount St. Helens and Mount Pinatubo.
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An A-to-Z sourcebook that explains the terms and concepts associated with the sciences of natural catastrophe. This book covers the places in the world, throughout history, where such events have occurred. The events covered include the eruption of Mount Edna from 1226 BC to the present day,the destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, the violent movement in the San Andreas Fault in 1906, and recent eruptions such as Mount St. Helens and Mount Pinatubo.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
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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
