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.
Other Authors: Time-Life Books.
Format: Book
Language: English
Published: Alexandria, Va. : Time-Life Books, [1982]
Physical Description: 176 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.
Series: Planet earth.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 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.