Encyclopedia of earthquakes and volcanoes
Gates, Alexander E., 1957-2007
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Provides information on earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in various regions of the world, major quakes and eruptions throughout history, and geologic and scientific terms.Provides a source on historical earthquakes and volcanic eruptions for the student and layperson doing research on this subject. This third edition includes both events and examples of historical earthquakes for contrast or comparison. It also includes tables to place the magnitude of these disasters into historical context.
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Edition:
3rd ed. / Alexander E. Gates and David Ritchie.
Imprint:
New York : Facts on File, c2007.
Collation:
xvi, 346 p.
Series title:
Notes:
Ritchie's name appears first on the previous ed.Includes bibliographical references (p. 313-315) and index.
Contents:
Preface: Essay on plate tectonicsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionEntries A-ZAppendix A: Chronology of earthquakes and volcanic eruptionsAppendix B: Eyewitness accounts of major eruptions and quakesAppendix C: Further reading and web sites --Appendix D: Deadliest earthquakesAppendix E: Deadliest volcanoesAppendix F: Highest magnitude earthquakesAppendix G: Frequency of occurrence of earthquakesAppendix H: Magnitude v. ground motion and energy.
ISBN:
9780816063024 (cased)
Dewey class:
551.203
Local class:
551.203
Language:
English
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BRN:
72538
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