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Author : Ken Rubin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1416938621
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (169 download)
Download or read book Volcanoes & Earthquakes written by Ken Rubin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-12-04 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Weldon Owen production"--P. facing t.p.
Author : Linsay Knight
Publisher : Time Life Education
ISBN 13 : 9780783547640
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (476 download)
Download or read book Volcanoes and Earthquakes written by Linsay Knight and published by Time Life Education. This book was released on 1995-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is part of the Nature Company Discoveries library, a dynamic new reference series for children. Atmospheric illustrations, strong photographs and lively text engage and encourage readers to discover for themselves the world around them. A four-page foldout in each title reveals a dramatic, and perhaps unexpected, perspective.
Author : DK
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN 13 : 0241589371
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (415 download)
Download or read book Volcano & Earthquake written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2022-04-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Earth's most explosive volcanoes and what it's like to experience an earthquake feels like in this picture-led guide to the hotspots of the world This ebook tells you everything you need to know about the Earth's most extraordinary natural forces - from active volcanoes, including Kilanea in Hawaii and Etna in Italy, to devastating earthquakes that have hit San Francisco and Japan. Discover how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius devastated the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, but left in its wake remarkably preserved treasures. Find out, too, how dogs can search for survivors in the aftermath of a huge quake. Eyewitness Volcano and Earthquake explores how tectonic plates collide, what causes magma to escape from deep inside Earth and why eruptions affect our weather. Learn how scientists predict and measure the magnitude of earthquakes, and find out what a volcanologist does. Includes striking full-colour photographs and illustrations of lava flows, pyroclastic clouds, rocks and precious stones, preserved bodies and petrified objects, and much more along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and a timeline to reveal the most devastating volcanoes and earthquakes in history. Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.
Author : Kathy Furgang
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1426313640
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (263 download)
Download or read book National Geographic Kids Everything Volcanoes and Earthquakes written by Kathy Furgang and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combines facts with photographs of volcanoes and earthquake-affected regions to introduce readers to such topics as underwater volcanoes and plate tectonics while offering insight into the world-changing power of natural disasters.
Author : John P. Rafferty Associate Editor, Earth Sciences
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1615301062
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (153 download)
Download or read book Plate Tectonics, Volcanoes, and Earthquakes written by John P. Rafferty Associate Editor, Earth Sciences and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2010-08-15 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an introduction to volcanoes and earthquakes, explaining how the movement of the Earth's interior plates cause their formation and describing the volcanoes which currently exist around the world as well as some of the famous earthquakes of the nineteenth through twenty-first cenuturies.
Author : Susanna Van Rose
Publisher : DK Eyewitness
ISBN 13 : 9780241539811
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (398 download)
Download or read book Volcano and Earthquake written by Susanna Van Rose and published by DK Eyewitness. This book was released on 2022-03-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Earth's most explosive volcanoes and what it's like to experience an earthquake feels like in this picture-led guide to the hotspots of the world This book tells you everything you need to know about the Earth's most extraordinary natural forces - from active volcanoes, including Kilanea in Hawaii and Etna in Italy, to devastating earthquakes that have hit San Francisco and Japan. Discover how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius devastated the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, but left in its wake remarkably preserved treasures. Find out, too, how dogs can search for survivors in the aftermath of a huge quake. Eyewitness Volcano and Earthquake explores how tectonic plates collide, what causes magma to escape from deep inside Earth and why eruptions affect our weather. Learn how scientists predict and measure the magnitude of earthquakes, and find out what a volcanologist does. Packed with striking full-colour photographs and illustrations of lava flows, pyroclastic clouds, rocks and precious stones, preserved bodies and petrified objects, and much more along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and a timeline to reveal the most devastating volcanoes and earthquakes in history. Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.
Author : Vyacheslav M Zobin
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0444563768
Total Pages : 474 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (445 download)
Download or read book Introduction to Volcanic Seismology written by Vyacheslav M Zobin and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-12-08 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volcanic seismology represents the main, and often the only, tool to forecast volcanic eruptions and to monitor the eruption process. This book describes the main types of seismic signals at volcanoes, their nature and spatial and temporal distributions at different stages of eruptive activity. Following from the success of the first edition, published in 2003, the second edition consists of 19 chapters including significant revision and five new chapters. Organized into four sections, the book begins with an introduction to the history and topic of volcanic seismology, discussing the theoretical and experimental models that were developed for the study of the origin of volcanic earthquakes. The second section is devoted to the study of volcano-tectonic earthquakes, giving the theoretical basis for their occurrence and swarms as well as case stories of volcano-tectonic activity associated with the eruptions at basaltic, andesitic, and dacitic volcanoes. There were 40 cases of volcanic eruptions at 20 volcanoes that occurred all over the world from 1910 to 2005, which are discussed. General regularities of volcano-tectonic earthquake swarms, their participation in the eruptive process, their source properties, and the hazard of strong volcano-tectonic earthquakes are also described. The third section describes the theoretical basis for the occurrence of eruption earthquakes together with the description of volcanic tremor, the seismic signals associated with pyroclastic flows, rockfalls and lahars, and volcanic explosions, long-period and very-long-period seismic signals at volcanoes, micro-earthquake swarms, and acoustic events. The final section discuss the mitigation of volcanic hazard and include the methodology of seismic monitoring of volcanic activity, the examples of forecasting of volcanic eruptions by seismic methods, and the description of seismic activity in the regions of dormant volcanoes. This book will be essential for students and practitioners of volcanic seismology to understand the essential elements of volcanic eruptions. Provides a comprehensive overview of seismic signals at different stages of volcano eruption. Discusses dozens of case histories from around the world to provide real-world applications. Illustrations accompany detailed descriptions of volcano eruptions alongside the theories involved.
Author : David Rothery
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1444132024
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (441 download)
Download or read book Volcanoes, Earthquakes And Tsunamis: Teach Yourself written by David Rothery and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2010-08-27 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis is the essential guide to what causes the most frightening geological events with which we are faced today. It covers plate tectonics, the intricacies of each terrible phenomina, and their effects as well as the impact they have on each other, how they can be predicted and, if possible, controlled. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding. THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.
Author : Patricia Lauber
Publisher : Scholastic Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 9780590425926
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (259 download)
Download or read book Volcanoes and Earthquakes written by Patricia Lauber and published by Scholastic Paperbacks. This book was released on 1991 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the geological causes of earthquakes and volcanoes and how they affect our lives.
Author : Claudia Martin
Publisher : QEB Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1609927893
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (99 download)
Download or read book My Little Book of Volcanoes and Earthquakes written by Claudia Martin and published by QEB Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-03 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when a volcano erupts? What causes earthquakes? Can we predict earthquakes? My Little Book of... Volcanoes & Earthquakes answers all these questions and many more. Combining easy-to-read text with stunning photographs, learning about earthquakes and volcanoes has never been so much fun! Learn how and why volcanoes occur, the largest and most dangerous and how we try and live with earthquakes today. This series provides first introductions to key non-fiction topics and includes stunning photographs and bite-size chunks of easy-to-read text.
Author : Chiara Maria Petrone
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780565092634
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (926 download)
Download or read book Volcanoes & Earthquakes written by Chiara Maria Petrone and published by . This book was released on 2019-09 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Deborah Merrians
Publisher : Troll Communications
ISBN 13 : 9780816736492
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (364 download)
Download or read book I Can Read about Earthquakes and Volcanoes written by Deborah Merrians and published by Troll Communications. This book was released on 1996 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A factual and interesting text for young readers about earthquakes and volcanoes; what they are, how they originate, and how they've affected man's history.
Author : Agust Gudmundsson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107024951
Total Pages : 601 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (7 download)
Download or read book Volcanotectonics written by Agust Gudmundsson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-04-30 with total page 601 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains and illustrates volcanic structures, products and processes, with worked examples and exercises, for students and professionals.
Author : Lin Sutherland
Publisher : Reader's Digest Children's Books
ISBN 13 : 9780794402655
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (26 download)
Download or read book Earthquakes and Volcanoes written by Lin Sutherland and published by Reader's Digest Children's Books. This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Text, illustrations, and hands-on activities present information about earthquakes and volcanoes, including notable examples in history.
Author : Laurence Pringle
Publisher : Golden Books
ISBN 13 : 9780307159526
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (595 download)
Download or read book The Golden Book of Volcanoes, Earthquakes, and Powerful Storms written by Laurence Pringle and published by Golden Books. This book was released on 1992 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spine title: Volcanoes, earthquakes, and powerful storms. Examines the greatest forces of nature and explains what humans have learned from studying them.
Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1615301879
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (153 download)
Download or read book Plate Tectonics, Volcanoes, and Earthquakes written by Britannica Educational Publishing and published by Britannica Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The devastation wrought by earthquakes and volcanoes often obscures the fact that these destructive forces are also some of the most creative on the planet birthing mountains and other land forms. With detailed diagrams outlining the structure of continental and oceanic crust and the distribution of major plate motion, this book introduces readers to the range of activity that can shape or decimate an entire region. Descriptions of famous earthquakes and volcanoes help contextualize the staggering power of the EarthÂ’s motion.
Author : David Chester
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429648103
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (296 download)
Download or read book Earthquakes and Volcanic Activity on Islands written by David Chester and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-11-29 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines the impact of and responses to historic earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in the Azores. Study is placed in the contexts of: the history and geography of this fascinating archipelago; progress being made in predicting future events and policies of disaster risk reduction. This is the only volume to consider the earthquake and volcanic histories of the Azores across the whole archipelago and is based, not only on contemporary published research, but also on the detailed study of archival source materials. The authors seek to show how extreme environmental events, as expressed through eruptions, earthquakes and related processes operating in the past may be considered using both complementary scientific and social scientific perspectives in order to reveal the ways in which Azorean society has been shaped by both an isolated location in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and the ever present threat of environmental uncertainty. Chapter 2, which analyses in depth the geology and tectonics of the islands is of more specialist interest, but technical terms are fully explained so as to widen the accessibility of this material. The audience for this volume includes all those who are interested in the geology, geography, history and hazard responses in the Azores. It is written, not just for the educated general reader, but for the specialist earth scientist and hazard researcher.
