Extreme waves / Craig B. Smith ; illustrations by Kurt Mueller.

Author/creator Smith, Craig B.
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : Joseph Henry Press, ©2006.
Descriptionxx, 291 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents The Calm Sea -- The Four Winds and Waves -- Over the Bounding Main -- Tempests and Storm-Tossed Seas -- Swell -- Terror Waves: Tsunami -- The Southeast Asia Tsunami of December 26, 2004 -- A Confused Sea -- Freaks, Rogues, and Giants -- When the Big Wave Comes: Are Ships Safe Enough? -- Davy Jones's Locker.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 269-273) and index.
LCCN 2006019554
ISBN0309100623 (cloth)
ISBN9780309100625

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks GC211.2 .S65 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold