Encyclopedia of earthquakes and volcanoes

Author/creator Gates, Alexander E., 1957-
Other author Ritchie, David, 1952 September 18-
Format Electronic
Edition3rd ed. / Alexander E. Gates and David Ritchie.
Publication InfoNew York : Facts on File,
Descriptionxvi, 346 p. : ill., maps ; 29 cm.
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Subjects
Earthquakes--Encyclopedias.
Volcanoes--Encyclopedias.

Portion of title Earthquakes and volcanoes
SeriesFacts on File science library
Contents Preface: Essay on plate tectonics -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Entries A-Z -- Appendix A: Chronology of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions -- Appendix B: Eyewitness accounts of major eruptions and quakes -- Appendix C: Further reading and web sites --Appendix D: Deadliest earthquakes -- Appendix E: Deadliest volcanoes -- Appendix F: Highest magnitude earthquakes -- Appendix G: Frequency of occurrence of earthquakes -- Appendix H: Magnitude v. ground motion and energy.
Abstract Provides information on earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in various regions of the world, major quakes and eruptions throughout history, and geologic and scientific terms.
General noteRitchie's name appears first on the previous ed.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 313-315) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2005046619
ISBN0816063028 (acid-free paper)
ISBN9780816063024 (acid-free paper)
ISBN0816071209
ISBN9780816071203

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