Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes

by Ritchie, David; Gates, Alexander E.

• ISBN13: 9780816045839
• ISBN10: 0816045836
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-06-01
• Publisher: Facts on File

Summary

This fascinating A-to-Z reference explains the specific terms and concepts associated with the sciences of catastrophe -- seismology and volcanology -- and covers the places in the world where these destructive phenomena have occurred.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
Preface	ix
Entries A-Z	1	(262)
Appendix A. Chronology of Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions	263	(5)
Appendix B. Eyewitness Accounts of Major Eruptions and Quakes	268	(15)
Appendix C. Internet Resources	283	(1)
Bibliography	284	(3)
Index	287

Excerpts

Praise for the previous edition:
...highly informative, authentic, and acutely relevant...—Choice
Few events in nature are as awe-inspiring and destructive as a powerful earthquake or a massive volcanic eruption. The Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes explains the science of seismology and volcanology through facts about the disasters themselves, historical and eyewitness accounts, and how they affect the political landscape.
Completely revised and updated, this concise A-to-Z resource covers:
Various regions of the world and their seismic and/or volcanic activities
Specific major eruptions and earthquakes throughout history Geologic or scientific terms
People who have left their mark on these fields of science.
The revised edition contains:
300 new entries including active fault, Barranco, earthquake swarm, K-wave, latite, and many more
Updated geographic locations and damage estimates for certain areas Enhanced content on geologic processes, featuring clear and up-to-date diagrams
New definitions of geologic terms
An updated chronology of important earthquakes and eruptions
A compelling series of eyewitness descriptions ranging from Mount Vesuvius in 79 a.d. to Mount Pelee in 1902.