Book: Encyclopedia Of Earthquakes And Volcanoes A greatly needed update, Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes. Third Edition provides a single source on historical earthquakes and volcanic eruptions for the student and layperson alike doing research on this subject. The changes in this timely new edition are many. This third edition now includes not only new events but also as many examples of historical earthquakes as possible for contrast or comparison. Its significantly expanded coverage in the Middle East reflects the world's focus in recent years. And because many of these disasters involve destruction by landslides and avalanches, there are now more entries related to such events and processes, including tsunami research and technology. In addition, many tables were added to place the magnitude of these recent disasters into historical context.
Details of Book: Encyclopedia Of Earthquakes And Volcanoes Book: Encyclopedia Of Earthquakes And Volcanoes
Author: Alexander E. Gates, David Ritchie
ISBN: 0816063028
ISBN-13: 9780816063024
, 978-0816063024
Binding: Hardcover
Publishing Date: 2006/10/30
Publisher: Facts On File
Number of Pages: 346
Language: English