Seismology & Tectonics in Geology, Natural Disasters - Earthquakes, Natural Disasters - General & Miscellaneous, Geomorphology

Active Tectonics : Earthquakes, Uplift, and Landscape

Name: Active Tectonics : Earthquakes, Uplift, and Landscape
Author: Edward A. Keller, Nicholas Pinter
ISBN: 9780023632617

by Edward A. Keller, Nicholas Pinter

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Explores the effects of earthquakes and active tectonic systems on humans, geomorphic systems, and the Earth's topgraphy.

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Introduces principles of active tectonics, with chapters on tectonic geomorphology and quaternary chronology, geodesy, geomorphic indices of active tectonics, effects on rivers and coastlines, folding and earthquakes, paleoseismology, and mountain building. Features b&w photos and diagrams, and chapter summaries, plus an appendix on dating methods and a glossary. For upper division undergraduates and graduate students with basic knowledge of geologic principles. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)