The Earth in Turmoil: Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Their Impact on Humankind

Sieh, Kerry; LeVay, Sifu Simon

ISBN 10: 0716736519 / ISBN 13: 9780716736516

Published by W. H. Freeman, 1999

Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included. Seller Inventory # GICWV.0716736519.A

Synopsis:

The Earth in Turmoil is the account of what we now know about volcanoes and earthquakes. Exploring natural hazards in the U.S. region by region, it combines lively accounts of past disasters with expert predictions for the future, including a final chapter on how people can mitigate the damaging effects of earthquakes and volcanoes through individual and collective action. A blend of human interest and authoritative science, The Earth in Turmoil is a view into the most powerful forces nature can unleash.

About the Author:

Kerry Sieh is Professor of Geology in the Seismological Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology and a member of numerous groups and organizations concerned with the prediction of earthquakes and strategies to minimize the damage and harm they cause. Sieh was recently elected a member of the National Academy of Science, and he is the author of many scientific articles on earthquake geology and volcanism and the co-author of The Geology of Earthquakes.

Simon LeVay is a neuroscientist and well-known science writer who has taught at Harvard Medical School and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, California. He has also lectured widely and is a frequent interviewee on topics related to brain research and homosexuality.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Earth in Turmoil: Earthquakes, Volcanoes...
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: acceptable