Earthquake
Presents illustrated accounts of some relatively recent major earthquakes and discusses the developments in seismology that have made earthquakes predictable.
| Main Author: | Walker, Bryce S. |
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| Other Authors: | Time-Life Books. |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Alexandria, Va. :
Time-Life Books,
[1982]
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| Physical Description: |
176 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm. |
| Series: |
Planet earth.
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| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
Presents illustrated accounts of some relatively recent major earthquakes and discusses the developments in seismology that have made earthquakes predictable. |
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| Item Description: |
Bibliography: pages 173-174. Includes index. Alaska 1964: a world gone mad -- Prophets of a new science -- Secrets of the seismic waves -- A victory for the visionaries -- Dreams of knowing when and where -- Lessons in frustration and hope. Presents illustrated accounts of some relatively recent major earthquakes and discusses the developments in seismology that have made earthquakes predictable. |
| Physical Description: |
176 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm. |
| Bibliography: |
Bibliography: pages 173-174. |
| ISBN: |
0809443007 9780809443000 0809443015 9780809443017 0809443023 9780809443024 |