Catastrophes!: earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, and other earth-shattering disasters

Donald R. ProtheroJohns Hopkins University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0801896927

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Catastrophes!: earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, and other earth-shattering disasters

Donald R. ProtheroJohns Hopkins University Press

ISBN-10: 0801896924 · ISBN-13: 978‑0801896927 · 2011

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Donald R. Prothero provides a comprehensive scientific examination of the geological and meteorological forces that shape our planet through catastrophic events. The text synthesizes historical data and physical evidence to explain the mechanics behind earthquakes, tsunamis, and tornadoes, offering a detailed look at how these natural phenomena impact the Earth's surface and human civilization.

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Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Hardcover2011
Pages: 360Language: English

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