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When the Earth Shakes: Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis
72 pp.
| Viking/Smithsonian |
June, 2015 |
TradeISBN 978-0-670-78536-0$18.99
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4-6
The author combines scientific information about volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis and detailed considerations of major historical events with his own personal experiences as a geologist and science writer. The text includes excellent explanations of the ways in which geologists conduct research, reason from evidence, and develop theories. Impressive modern and historical photographs, many depicting wreckage, are included. Reading list, websites. Ind.