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Synopsis
This book focuses on natural disasters: how the normal processes of the Earth concentrate their energies and deal heavy blows to humans and their structures. It is concerned with how the natural world operates and, in so doing, kills and maims humans and destroys their works. Throughout the book, certain themes are maintained: * energy sources underlying disasters * plate tectonics and climate change * earth processes operating in rock, water, and atmosphere * significance of geologic time * complexities of multiple variables operating simultaneously * detailed and readable case studies.
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From the Publisher
Earthquake coverage is now two chapters (it had been three chapters) and volcano coverage is now two chapters (it had been one chapter).
Updated Internet References and the addition of Internet questions at the end of each chapter.
Updated with the most recent events and current data (throughout).
Optional package with The Smithsonian's Journey Through Geology: Earthquakes and Volcanoes version CD-ROM.
The Energy Theme is discussed throughout. Release of gravitational energy is discussed in the mass wasting chapter (8) and the sun's heat energy is discussed as the cause of severe weather disasters. Initial discussion is found in chapter 1.
Critical Thinking Questions have been added to the end of the chapters.
About the Author
Pat Abbott is a professor at San Diego State University
Pat Abbott is a professor at San Diego State University
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Natural Disasters
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McGraw-Hill, Dubuque, IA, 2004
ISBN 10: 0072528095
ISBN 13: 9780072528091
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Soft cover
Seller: Lighthouse Books and Gifts, Lincoln, NE, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Fair. 4th Edition. This large fourth edition paperback is all about natural disasters and this copy is in fair condition. The front cover has some wear on the face and around the edges from handling. The back cover is missing. The McGraw-Hill registration code/bookmark is still attached as is the fold out map inside the front cover showing the locations of all the described disasters. Lots of pictures and illustrations. 460 pages including a detailed index. The three blank pages after the index show some wear due to being exposed. Seller Inventory # 010851
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Natural Disasters
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McGraw-Hill Companies, The, 2003
ISBN 10: 0072528095
ISBN 13: 9780072528091
Used
Softcover
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00097387495
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Natural Disasters
Published by
McGraw-Hill Companies, The, 2003
ISBN 10: 0072528095
ISBN 13: 9780072528091
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paperback
Seller: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Natural Disasters. Fourth Edition
Seller: B-Line Books, Amherst, NS, Canada
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Soft Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Tight clean unmarked book in lightly rubbed card covers; 460 pp with online resources code still attached; 460 pp; no CD. Seller Inventory # 21153