Seismology & Tectonics in Geology, Natural Disasters - Earthquakes, Natural Disasters - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
A fact-, action-, and image-packed introductory overview of the force of nature that shakes our very foundations. This fourth edition features descriptions of recent earthquakes in Northridge, California (1994) and Kobe, Japan (1995). 130 illustrations.Editorials
Booknews
Bolt (seismology, UC, Berkeley) introduces students to the field of seismology using numerous b&w photographs, charts, and graphs as well as 26 color plates illustrating the causes and effects of earthquakes. This edition includes chapters on plate tectonics, measuring earthquakes, the results of a quake, and earthquake forecasting. It also discusses several recent earthquakes<-->such as those in Northridge, CA, and Kobe, Japan<-->and how modern science is trying to lessen the human, environmental, and structural impact of future quakes. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
September 1, 1987
Publisher
W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd
Pages
282
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780716719090