Geological Hazards A Sourcebook

Name: Geological Hazards A Sourcebook
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ISBN: 9781573564694

ISBN-10: 1573564699

ISBN-13: 9781573564694

Edition: 2003

Authors: Timothy Kusky

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From tidal waves and sandstorms to lava flows and glaciers, natural geological processes are often hazardous to human life. This book examines the scientific principles behind these processes, explaining how and why they pose a frequent threat. Twelve chapters cover such topics as: BL Earthquakes BL Volcanic eruptions BL Tsunami BL Mass wasting BL Streams and floods BL Coastal hazards BL Deserts, droughts, and wind BL Glaciers and glaciation BL Hazardous geologic materials, such as asbestos and radon gas BL Natural geologic subsidence, such as sinkholes BL Sudden catastrophic geologic events, such as asteroid impacts Each chapter includes an extensive list of additional resources, featuring…

Book details

List price: $97.00
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Publication date: 4/30/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 312
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 0.69" tall
Weight: 1.628
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments



Introduction to Geological Hazards



Earthquakes



Volcanic Eruptions



Tsunami



Mass Wasting



Streams and Floods



Coastal Hazards



Deserts, Drought, and Wind



Glaciers and Glaciation



Hazards Associated with Geologic Materials



Natural Geologic Subsidence Hazards



Hazards of Sudden Catastrophic Geologic Events


Index