| Description |
xii, 118 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm + 1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.) |
| Contents |
Unit 1. Searching for evidence: 1.1. Investigating a changing earth -- 1.2. Investigating earth's clues -- 1.3. Discovering plate tectonics -- 1.4. Analyzing plate boundaries. Unit 2: Exploring plate tectonics: 2.1. Testing plate tectonics -- 2.2. Investigating seafloor age -- 2.3. Determining seafloor age -- 2.4. Investigating plate motion -- Unit 3. Earthquake hazards: 3.1. The Great Lisbon Earthquake -- 3.2. Deadly earthquakes -- 3.3. Seismic hazards -- 3.4. Seismic risk and society -- Unit 4. Volcanic hazards: 4.1. The tragedy of Mont Pelée -- 4.2. Deadly volcanoes --4.3. Volcanic hazards -- 4.4. Volcanoes and climate -- Unit 5. Tsunami hazards: 5.1. Scotch Cap Light Station -- 5.2. Deadly tsunamis -- 5.3. Anatomy of a tsunami -- 5.4. Tsunami warning |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliograpical references |
| Subject |
Earth sciences.
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| Author |
Butler, Robert F., author
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Kendall, Larry P., author
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Schaller, Christian J., author
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Walker, C. Scott, author
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| LC no. |
2002102057 |
| ISBN |
0534391389 |
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