Dangerous Earth : an introduction to geologic hazards

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Dangerous Earth : an introduction to geologic hazards

Barbara W. Murck, Brian J. Skinner, Stephen C. Porter

John Wiley, c1997

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Includes bibliographical references

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This text contains complete coverage of the geological processes behind major natural hazards, such as: earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, floods and hurricanes.

Table of Contents

  • GEOLOGIC FRAMEWORK
  • Earth Systems and Cycles
  • Earth Structure and Materials
  • HAZARDOUS GEOLOGIC PROCESSES
  • Earthquakes
  • Volcanic Eruptions
  • Tsunamis
  • Landslides and Mass-Wasting
  • Subsidence
  • Floods
  • Hazards of Ocean and Weather
  • Meteorite Impacts.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA29280580
  • ISBN
    • 0471135658
  • LCCN
    96023720
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xv, 300 p.
  • Size
    28 cm
  • Classification
  • Subject Headings
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