SCIENCE
Silverstein, Alvin , Silverstein, Virginia , Nunn, Laura Silverstein

Earthquakes: The Science Behind Seismic Shocks and Tsunamis

(4) 4-6 Science Behind Natural Disasters series. Each formulaic book starts with an account of a recent disaster and its impact on property and people, then moves to a basic overview of the underlying meteorological or geological concepts, and provides explanations of the phenomenon. The volumes conclude with information on current efforts to better understand and predict these events. Photographs underscore the devastation; diagrams explain the science. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Science Behind Natural Disasters titles: Earthquakes, Floods, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Volcanoes, and Wildfires.

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