Teach Yourself Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis (Teach Yourself: General Reference) [Paperback]

David Rothery (Author)

Book Description

Series: Teach Yourself: General Reference | Publication Date: October 12, 2007

Learn about nature's most feared phenomena

Volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis are the three deadliest natural events humans must contend with. Beginning with the basics of plate tectonics, this accessible guide educates you on how these hazards can be predicted, how they are interrelated, and what their catastrophic consequences are.

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About the Author

David Rothery is a volcanologist and geologist. He is a senior lecturer at the Open University. His international collaborative research on active volcanoes has taken him to places as diverse as Hawaii, the Americas, Indonesia and Italy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (October 12, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071497005
• ISBN-13: 978-0071497008
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,318,629 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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