Plate Tectonics, Volcanoes, and Earthquakes |
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Author:
| Rafferty, John P. |
Editor:
| Rafferty, John P. |
Series title: | Dynamic Earth (eBook) Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-282-52557-3 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2010 |
Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $90.10 |
Book Description:
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The majesty of the natural world is often tempered by reminders of Earths incredible power to destroy. The natural disasters that sometimes devastate entire countries are sobering reminders of impermanence and reveal that our planet, like everything else, is in constant flux. This series explores some of the natural occurrences integral to Earths functioning but, in extreme cases, destructive to human life. Along with the science behind each phenomenon, readers learn about major...
More DescriptionThe majesty of the natural world is often tempered by reminders of Earths incredible power to destroy. The natural disasters that sometimes devastate entire countries are sobering reminders of impermanence and reveal that our planet, like everything else, is in constant flux. This series explores some of the natural occurrences integral to Earths functioning but, in extreme cases, destructive to human life. Along with the science behind each phenomenon, readers learn about major examples and cases that bring home the effects of natures awesome power.