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Earthquakes
Plate Tectonics and Earthquake Hazards
Inbunden, 2008
506 kr
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Every day parts of the surface of the Earth are rattled by earthquake tremors, and occasionally, some regions are shaken violently during earthquakes, resulting in widespread damage and destruction. Earthquakes in Iran, Turkey, and Japan have demonstrated how the motion of the Earth's tectonic …
Geological Hazards
A Sourcebook
Inbunden, 2003
1066 kr
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From tidal waves and sandstorms to lava flows and glaciers, natural geological processes are often hazardous to human life. This book examines the scientific principles behind these processes, explaining how and why they pose a frequent threat. Twelve chapters cover such topics as:• Earthquakes• …
Volcanoes
Eruptions and Other Volcanic Hazards
Inbunden, 2008
455 kr
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Volcanic eruptions are some of the most spectacular of all natural phenomena, yet they are also among the most dangerous geological hazards. Eruptions may send blocks of rock, ash, and gas tens of thousands of feet into the atmosphere, and individual eruptions have been responsible for killing tens …
Tsunamis
Giant Waves from the Sea
Inbunden, 2008
506 kr
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A tsunami is a seismic sea wave generated by a sudden displacement of the seafloor, commonly caused by earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic eruptions. Tsunamis are also commonly called tidal waves, although they have nothing to do with tides. Every few years, these giant sea waves rise …
Landslides
Mass Wasting, Soil, and Mineral Hazards
Inbunden, 2008
506 kr
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The outermost layer of the Earth consists of different materials, comprising rock, soil, organic matter, and other earth materials that together are called regolith. This regolith forms by the breakdown of solid bedrock, through processes of chemical, biological, and mechanical weathering. In rare …
Climate Change
Shifting Glaciers, Deserts, and Climate Belts
Inbunden, 2009
506 kr
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The Earth has experienced many episodes of dramatic climate change over the years. Scientists warn that the planet is currently becoming warmer at a rapid pace and there will be significant consequences for the people and ecosystems. How humans respond to global warming is crucial for their …
Coast
Inbunden, 2008
506 kr
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Coastlines offer some of the best scenery and recreation areas, yet they also rank among the most hazardous areas to live. The world's coastline extends for about 273,000 miles, and nearly half of the world's population lives within 60 miles of the shoreline. The coastal zone is extremely critical …
Floods
Hazards of Surface and Groundwater Systems
Inbunden, 2008
506 kr
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There are many different types of floods, ranging from slowly rising regional floods to dramatic flash floods and coastal floods. Floods have become increasing hazardous over the last 200 years, as people have been moving onto floodplains and modifying rivers, streams, and entire river systems. …
Asteroids and Meteorites
Inbunden, 2009
506 kr
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Asteroids and comets are space objects that orbit the Sun. When they enter the Earth's atmosphere, they often make a streak of light known as a meteor, and if they are not burned up in the atmosphere, the remaining rocky or metallic body forms a meteorite. ""Asteroids and Meteorites"" examines the …
