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Megadisasters : the science of predicting the next catastrophe / Florin Diacu.
| Author/creator | Diacu, Florin |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, ©2010. |
| Description | xiv, 195 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Title on dust jacket: Mega disasters |
| Contents | Glimpsing the future -- Walls of water : tsunamis -- Land in upheaval : earthquakes -- Chimneys of hell : volcanic eruptions -- Giants whirlwinds : hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons -- Mutant seasons : rapid climate change -- Earth in collision : cosmic impacts -- Economic breakdown : financial crashes -- Tiny killers : pandemics -- Models and prediction : how far can we go? |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [181]-192) and index. |
| LCCN | 2009029193 |
| ISBN | 9780691133508 (hardcover : alk. paper) : |
| ISBN | 0691133506 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GB5014 .D53 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |