| Description |
1 online resource (256 pages) : color illustrations |
| Contents |
Earthquakes -- Volcanoes -- Tsunami -- Waves -- Storm Surges -- Coastal Erosion -- Ice Hazards -- Flooding -- Winds -- Hurricanes -- Tornadoes -- Storms -- Rain and Hail -- Lightning -- Snow and Ice -- Avalanches -- Landslides -- Desertification -- Drought and Famine -- Fires -- Diseases -- Water Pollution -- Ozone Depletion -- Acid Rain -- Land Contamination -- Habitat and Species Loss -- Global Warming -- El Niño -- Meteorites and Comets -- Great Extinctions |
| Summary |
A compelling, richly illustrated guide to the many large-scale disasters that affect life on Earth, both globally and locally. The guide is vital reading for those interested in the environment, geophysics and current affairs. It provides clear descriptions of all types of hazard and the threats they pose |
| Notes |
Includes graphical cross-reference mapper |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Natural disasters.
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Natural Disasters
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natural disasters.
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Natural disasters
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
McGuire, Bill, 1954-
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| ISBN |
9781849721684 |
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1849721688 |
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