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Petrone, Chiara Maria.
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Volcanoes.
Earthquakes.
Plate tectonics.
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Petrone, Chiara Maria.
Volcanoes.
Earthquakes.
Plate tectonics.
MARC Display
Volcanoes and earthquakes : a guide to our unquiet earth /
Chiara
Maria
Petrone
, Roberto Scandone, and Alex Whittaker.
by
Petrone
,
Chiara
Maria
.
Smithsonian Books, 2019.
Call #:
551.2 P497v
Subjects
Volcanoes.
Earthquakes.
Plate tectonics.
ISBN:
9781588346551 (pbk.)
Description:
144 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 138-140) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Tectonics -- Volcanoes -- Earthquakes and faults -- Impacts and benefits -- Volcanic hazards.
Summary:
"Concise and engaging visual guide to Earth's most devastating natural forces: earthquakes, volcanoes, and plate tectonics. One in 20 people in the world live within range of an active volcano. On average, magnitude 2 and smaller earthquakes occur several hundred times a day worldwide. 'Volcanoes and earthquakes' explores the massive natural forces from within the Earth that greatly affect its surface, often with dramatic and long-lasting consequences. Written in an accessible style, and fully illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and maps, the book explains the violence of earthquakes and volcanoes that impact humankind, and the gradual continental drift and mountain building that have transformed the Earth over the 4.5 billion years of its existence. It details the processes that have and continue to form, destroy, and move the Earth's surface. The authors describe how the Earth formed, from the beginnings of the solar system to the growth of the continents as they are today, and delve deep into the Earth's core to explore what drives the plates and feeds volcanoes. The last chapter examines the changes in the tectonic processes that link the Earth's mass, water, atmosphere, and life, including the effects on climate, sea-level, and the distribution of plant and animal species. 'Volcanoes and earthquakes' is a powerful reminder of the impact of natural forces on our everyday lives."
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Scandone, Roberto.
Whittaker, Alex.
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