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Encyclopedia of earthquakes and volcanoes. Alexander E. Gates and David Ritchie.

By: Contributor(s): Series: Facts on File science libraryNew York : Facts on File, ©2007Edition: 3rd edDescription: xvi, 346 p. : ill., maps ; 29 cmISBN:
  • 0816063028 (acidfree paper)
  • 9780816063024 (acidfree paper)
  • 0816071209
  • 9780816071203
Other title:
  • Earthquakes and volcanoes
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23 551.203/K223
LOC classification:
  • QE521 .R58 2007
Other classification:
  • GRef./HS
Contents:
Preface: Essay on plate tectonics -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Entries A-Z -- Appendix A: Chronology of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions -- Appendix B: Eyewitness accounts of major eruptions and quakes -- Appendix C: Further reading and web sites --Appendix D: Deadliest earthquakes -- Appendix E: Deadliest volcanoes -- Appendix F: Highest magnitude earthquakes -- Appendix G: Frequency of occurrence of earthquakes -- Appendix H: Magnitude v. ground motion and energy.
Summary: Provides information on earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in various regions of the world, major quakes and eruptions throughout history, and geologic and scientific terms.
Holdings
Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Barcode
General Reference General Reference High School Library General Reference Section GC GRef./HS 551.203/K223 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 32812HS

Ritchie's name appears first on the previous ed.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 313-315) and index.

Preface: Essay on plate tectonics -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Entries A-Z -- Appendix A: Chronology of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions -- Appendix B: Eyewitness accounts of major eruptions and quakes -- Appendix C: Further reading and web sites --Appendix D: Deadliest earthquakes -- Appendix E: Deadliest volcanoes -- Appendix F: Highest magnitude earthquakes -- Appendix G: Frequency of occurrence of earthquakes -- Appendix H: Magnitude v. ground motion and energy.

Provides information on earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in various regions of the world, major quakes and eruptions throughout history, and geologic and scientific terms.

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