Dangerous Earth: An Introduction to Geologic Hazards

Barbara W Murck,Brian J Skinner,Stephen C Porter

ISBN 10: 0471135658 / ISBN 13: 9780471135654

Published by Wiley October 1996, 1996

About this Item

Pages are very clean and bright with no markings. Binding is tight and square. Trivial shelving wear.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dangerous Earth: An Introduction to Geologic Hazards
• Publisher: Wiley October 1996
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471135658
• ISBN 13: 9780471135654
• Binding: Paper Back
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science: Earth Dynamics

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Synopsis

This book contains complete coverage of the geologic processes behind major natural hazards –– earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, floods, hurricanes. It also provides an absorbing exploration of the human–planet relationship, describing how Earth processes influence our lives on a daily basis and how human actions alter the natural functioning of Earth systems. It explains how to distinguish the effects of anthropogenic change from natural change and predict the impact of both.

From the Back Cover

The fury of a tornado; the brilliant fire of a volcanic eruption; the brief intensity of an earthquake; the relentless burden of a prolonged drougbt. These are examples of the many bazards described in vivid detail in Dangerous Earth. Using clear, understandable language and superb photographs and artwork, Dangerous Earth provides the reader with the basic geologic knowledge needed to understand the causes of natural disasters. It also addresses the impacts of bazards on human interests, and the steps we can take to protect ourselves from natural disasters.