Earthquakes Volcanoes And Tsunamis

Author : Matthys Levy,Mario Salvadori
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009-02-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781613741641

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Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis by Matthys Levy,Mario Salvadori Pdf

Earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis don't happen every day, so how can budding scientists study how they work? Through experiments, models, and demonstrations. This in-depth resource will teach readers how to build a seismograph to record a simulated earthquake, compare pressure waves and shear waves—the two types of ground shocks—using a Slinky, and replicate a tsunami's destructive effect on a &“coastline&” built in a bathtub. Authors Matthys Levy and Mario Salvadori even discuss issues of modern architecture and civil engineering: how science can be used to protect buildings and property in earthquake-prone areas. Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis answers a wide array of questions about these phenomena. Can animals &“predict&” earthquakes? How have various cultures explained the movement of the earth throughout history? What is the Richter scale, and what does it tell us about the strength of a quake? And most important, readers will learn how to earthquake-proof their homes, and how to protect themselves should they experience a tremor.

Author : Sean McCollum
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Earthquakes
ISBN : 9781438123011

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Volcanic Eruptions, Earthquakes, and Tsunamis by Sean McCollum Pdf

An introduction to the causes, devastating effects, and prediction of geologic natural disasters, including earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions.

Author : Ellen J. Prager
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0071351612

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Furious Earth by Ellen J. Prager Pdf

Earth's fabric is shifting, creaking, and groaning. Discover the latest science on the forces and the cataclysmic phenomena they produce in an effort to understand and predict. 30 color illustrations.

Author : Simon Winchester
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-23
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781101997130

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When the Earth Shakes by Simon Winchester Pdf

Earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis. Headline-making natural disasters with devastating consequences for millions of people. But what do we actually know about these literally earth-shaking events? New York Times bestselling author, explorer, journalist, and geologist Simon Winchester—who’s been shaken by earthquakes in New Zealand, skied through Greenland to help prove the theory of plate tectonics, and even charred the soles of his boots climbing a volcano—looks at the science, technology, and societal impact of these inter-connected natural phenomena. A master nonfiction storyteller, Winchester digs deep into the powerful natural forces that shape the earth, exploring the how and why of world-changing events from the 19th-century’s infamous volcanic eruption at Krakatoa and the earthquake that flattened San Francisco, to the 21st-century tsunamis that devastated Indonesia and Japan. It’s a gripping story about what happens when our seemingly unmovable planet shakes, explodes, and floods—all richly illustrated with fascinating historical and stunning contemporary photographs.

Author : Bethany D. Rinard Hinga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9798216139881

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Ring of Fire by Bethany D. Rinard Hinga Pdf

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.

Author : Bill McGuire
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780199678754

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Waking the Giant by Bill McGuire Pdf

Argues that the rapid climate change will provoke geophysical events, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions.

Author : Simon Winchester
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2004-06-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780141926230

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Krakatoa by Simon Winchester Pdf

Simon Winchester's brilliant chronicle of the destruction of the Indonesian island of Krakatoa in 1883 charts the birth of our modern world. He tells the story of the unrecognized genius who beat Darwin to the discovery of evolution; of Samuel Morse, his code and how rubber allowed the world to talk; of Alfred Wegener, the crack-pot German explorer and father of geology. In breathtaking detail he describes how one island and its inhabitants were blasted out of existence and how colonial society was turned upside-down in a cataclysm whose echoes are still felt to this day.

Author : Donald R. Prothero
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781421401478

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Catastrophes! by Donald R. Prothero Pdf

Devastating natural disasters have profoundly shaped human history, leaving us with a respect for the mighty power of the earth—and a humbling view of our future. Paleontologist and geologist Donald R. Prothero tells the harrowing human stories behind these catastrophic events. Prothero describes in gripping detail some of the most important natural disasters in history: • the New Madrid, Missouri, earthquakes of 1811–1812 that caused church bells to ring in Boston • the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that killed more than 230,000 people • the massive volcanic eruptions of Krakatau, Mount Tambora, Mount Vesuvius, Mount St. Helens, and Nevado del Ruiz His clear and straightforward explanations of the forces that caused these disasters accompany gut-wrenching accounts of terrifying human experiences and a staggering loss of human life. Floods that wash out whole regions, earthquakes that level a single country, hurricanes that destroy everything in their path—all are here to remind us of how little control we have over the natural world. Dramatic photographs and eyewitness accounts recall the devastation wrought by these events, and the people—both heroes and fools—that are caught up in the earth's relentless forces. Eerie, fascinating, and often moving, these tales of geologic history and human fortitude and folly will stay with you long after you put the book down.

Author : B.A. Bolt,W.L. Horn,G.A. MacDonald,R.F. Scott
Publisher : Springer
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642868207

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Geological Hazards by B.A. Bolt,W.L. Horn,G.A. MacDonald,R.F. Scott Pdf

Growth of population, communication and interdependence among countries has sharpened the impact of natural disasters. Not only have calamities and miseries been given wider publicity, but the realization has grown that through rational study and foresight much can be done to mitigate these hazards to life and social wellbeing. In this book we present a summary account of hazards which nowadays are usually classified as geological: earthquakes, faulting, tsunamis, seiches, vol canoes, avalanches, rock and soil slides, differential settlement and liquefaction of soil, and inundation. The book is aimed first at the general reader who is interested in studying the history of such hazards and examining ways that risk can be reduced even if all dangers cannot be eliminated. We also hope that the book will be useful to college students in introductory courses in geology, engineering, geography, country and urban planning, and in environmental studies. We have tried to bring out for the students the problems that remain to be solved.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : National Science Teachers Association
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Earthquakes
ISBN : 1933531193

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Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis by Anonim Pdf

This module suggests taking a case study approach--featuring Vesuvius of 75 AD, the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, and the South Asian tsunami of 2004--to learn about earthquakes and volcanic eruptions as players in the dynamic system that has shaped the environment of Earth's surface throughout history.

Author : United States. Naval Oceanographic Office. Geology Section. Environment Branch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Earthquakes
ISBN : ERDC:35925002198775

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Earthquakes, Tsunamis, and Volcanoes in the Northeastern Indian Ocean by United States. Naval Oceanographic Office. Geology Section. Environment Branch Pdf

Author : David Rothery
Publisher : Teach Yourself
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781473601727

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Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis: A Complete Introduction: Teach Yourself by David Rothery Pdf

Written by Dr David Rothery, a volcanologist, geologist, planetary scientist and Professor of Planetary Geosciences at the Open University, Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis: A Complete Introduction is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. It covers the key areas that students are expected to be confident in, outlining the basics in clear English and providing added-value features like a glossary of essential terms and even examples of questions you might be asked in your seminar or exam. The book uses a structure chosen to cover the essentials of most university courses, with an introduction on how the Earth moves, followed by separate sections on volcanoes (including eruptions, types of volcano, volcanic hazards, volcanoes and climate, monitoring volcanoes, predicting eruptions and living with volcanoes), earthquakes (including faults, measurement, seismic monitoring, prediction, prevention and preparedness) and tsunamis.

Author : V. Santiago-Fandino,H. Tanaka,M. Spiske
Publisher : Springer
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319285283

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Tsunamis and Earthquakes in Coastal Environments by V. Santiago-Fandino,H. Tanaka,M. Spiske Pdf

This monograph is a compilation of a number of research studies presented in fourteen chapters dealing with the impact and restoration of coastal environments that have been affected by earthquakes and tsunamis. The focus is mainly on rivers, estuaries, coastal lagoons, beaches, and related ecosystems. In addition to direct impact and response due to flooding and subsequent abrasion, this publication covers physical, chemical and biological responses in coastal morphology, water quality and ecosystems and includes also topics dealing with risk reduction and vulnerability. This compilation mainly covers examples from large magnitude earthquake and tsunami events in the Indian and Pacific Ocean that are complemented with other events in Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula. Comprehensive descriptions of multi-scale impacts of tsunami and earthquake events, both spatially and temporally, will help the reader to understand the complicated interactions which occur in coastal zones in order to create a sustainable, resilient environment and achieve a society with smart post-event recovery planning. This book is aimed at researchers and students in coastal science and engineering as well as at policy makers, environmental planners and coastal managers.

Author : David Rothery
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781473601574

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Geology: A Complete Introduction: Teach Yourself by David Rothery Pdf

What processes and physical materials have shaped the planet we live on? Why do earthquakes happen? And what can geology teach us about contemporary issues such as climate change? From volcanoes and glaciers to fossils and rock formations, this user-friendly book gives a structured and thorough overview of the geology of planet Earth and beyond. Geology: A Complete Introduction outlines the basics in clear English, and provides added-value features like a glossary of the essential jargon terms, links to useful websites, and examples of questions you might be asked in a seminar or exam. Topics covered include the Earth's structure, earthquakes, plate tectonics, volcanoes, igneous intrusions, metamorphism, weathering, erosion, deposition, deformation, physical resources, past life and fossils, the history of the Earth, Solar System geology, and geological fieldwork. There are useful appendices on minerals, rock names and geological time. Whether you are preparing for an essay, studying for an exam or simply want to enrich your hobby or expand your knowledge, Geology: A Complete Introduction is your essential guide. David Rothery is a volcanologist, geologist, planetary scientist and Professor of Planetary Geosciences at the Open University. He has done fieldwork in the UK, USA, Australia, Oman, Chile and Central America, and visited many other parts of the world.

Author : Bethany D. Rinard Hinga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781610692977

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Ring of Fire by Bethany D. Rinard Hinga Pdf

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.