Volcanoes & Earthquakes

Name: Volcanoes & Earthquakes
Brand: NewSouth Books
SKU: 9781486312740
Price: 34.99 NZD
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By Chiara Maria Petrone and Roberto Scandone and Alex Whittaker

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Volcanoes & Earthquakes explores the fascinating science behind some of the Earth's most dramatic natural phenomena. The book delves into the mechanics and impact of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, while offering insights into the history, causes, and effects of these powerful events. With engaging explanations and vivid illustrations, it brings the dynamic nature of our planet to life, serving as a valuable resource for understanding these forces of nature.
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If you're fascinated by the powerful forces shaping our planet, you might enjoy this insightful exploration of the dynamic processes behind volcanic activity and seismic events. This book is perfect for those who love learning about the natural wonders that dramatically transform Earth's landscapes.

A fully illustrated and engaging introduction to earthquakes, volcanoes and plate tectonics.

Description

Volcanoes & Earthquakes features the earth sciences at their most spectacular. It reveals the massive internal forces that create and change the Earth's surface, with dramatic and sometimes beautiful consequences.

The authors explain what fuels the power of volcanoes and earthquakes and explore how the gradual shifting of tectonic plates has transformed the Earth over its four and a half thousand million year existence.

Written in a jargon-free style and fully illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and maps, this is a cutting-edge introduction to earthquakes, volcanoes, and plate tectonics, incorporating all the latest research developments.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781486312740

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: CSIRO Publishing

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 144

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Alex Whittaker Chiara Maria Petrone Education & Reference Non-Fiction Roberto Scandone Science & Nature

About the Author

Chiara Maria Petrone is a Research Leader in Petrology and Volcanology in the Earth Sciences Department of the Natural History Museum, London. Roberto Scandone is a Research Associate at the Vesuvius Observatory, National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology, Naples. Alex Whittaker is a Senior Lecturer in Tectonics in the Department of Earth Science and Engineering at Imperial College, London.