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- Book Title
- Ring of Fire: An Encyclopedia of the Pacific Rim's Earthquakes, T
- Publication Date
- 2015-03-17
- Pages
- 432
- ISBN
- 9781610692960
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
ABC-Clio, LLC
ISBN-10
1610692969
ISBN-13
9781610692960
eBay Product ID (ePID)
177509948
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
432 Pages
Publication Name
Ring of Fire : an Encyclopedia of the Pacific Rim's Earthquakes, Tsunamis, and Volcanoes
Language
English
Publication Year
2015
Subject
Natural Disasters, Earth Sciences / Oceanography, Sociology / General, Earthquakes & Volcanoes
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Nature, Social Science, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
34 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2014-037773
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"The author's engaging and clear writing style and her minimal use of jargon make this a useful introduction to volcanology. Summing Up: Recommended. Undergraduates, general readers." - Choice, "The author's engaging and clear writing style and her minimal use of jargon make this a useful introduction to volcanology. Summing Up: Recommended. Undergraduates, general readers." -- Choice
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
551.209182/303
Table Of Content
List of Entries List of Entries by Earthquake, Tsunami, and Volcano Preface Introduction Timeline of Disasters in the Pacific Rim Region in the Modern Era The Encyclopedia Bibliography Index
Synopsis
The author examines natural disasters around the Pacific Rim throughout history together with scientific data context to produce enlightening--and highly readable--entries. On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck off Japan's coast, triggering a powerful tsunami. The massive destruction that resulted proved that not even sophisticated, industrialized nations are immune from nature's fury. Written to take some of the mystery out of the earth's behavior, this encyclopedia chronicles major natural disasters that have occurred around the Pacific Rim, an area nicknamed the "Ring of Fire" because of the volatile earth that lies above and below. The encyclopedia offers descriptions of deadly earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis through time. The entries provide in-depth information that promotes an understanding of the structure of the earth and earth processes and shares the insights of scientists whose work helps clarify the causes and effects of these cataclysmic events. At the same time, the work examines how the people and cultures of the Pacific Rim view this active part of the earth, how they live with the threat of disaster, and how they have been affected by major events that have occurred. Readers will come away with a holistic view of what is known, how this knowledge was gained, and what its implications may be., On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck off Japan's coast, triggering a powerful tsunami. The massive destruction that resulted proved that not even sophisticated, industrialized nations are immune from nature's fury. Written to take some of the mystery out of the earth's behavior, this encyclopedia chronicles major natural disasters that have occurred around the Pacific Rim, an area nicknamed the "Ring of Fire" because of the volatile earth that lies above and below. The encyclopedia offers descriptions of deadly earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis through time. The entries provide in-depth information that promotes an understanding of the structure of the earth and earth processes and shares the insights of scientists whose work helps clarify the causes and effects of these cataclysmic events. At the same time, the work examines how the people and cultures of the Pacific Rim view this active part of the earth, how they live with the threat of disaster, and how they have been affected by major events that have occurred. Readers will come away with a holistic view of what is known, how this knowledge was gained, and what its implications may be., The author examines natural disasters around the Pacific Rim throughout history together with scientific data context to produce enlightening-and highly readable-entries.
LC Classification Number
QE537.5.R56 2015
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