Volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and tsunamis [electronic resource]
Explores the underground causes of these natural disasters and shows how scientists seek to save lives through a greater understanding of Earth's geology
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Chelsea House ,
c2007
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| Series: | Scientific American
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| Online Access: | NetLibrary |
Table of Contents:
- 1. This restless planet
- Volcanic eruptions : when the magma rises
- 2. Earthquakes : shocks from underground
- 3. Tsunamis : killer waves
- 4. Building for the "Big One"
- 5. The probability of predicting disaster