Publication

1999-11-22 - McGraw-Hill

Language

English

Word Count

58,750 words, Guess

Page Count

235 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL7298332M
  • ISBN-139780071351614
  • ISBN-100071351612
  • OCLC Control Number43114965
  • Library of Congress Control Number99048386
and 2 more
  • Goodreads1513090
  • LibraryThing1522975

Classifications

  • LCCQE534.2 .P73 2000

Description

"Today, advanced technology is enabling us to drill, measure, monitor, sample, and image the Earth and its motions as never before, dramatically improving our scientific understanding of these powerful forces. Furious Earth reveals what scientists have learned about earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis, how we are trying to prevent disaster, and what mysteries still remain."--BOOK JACKET.

First Sentence

Throughout the Earth's history, volcanoes have spewed fire, earthquakes have shaken and ripped apart the land, and towering tsunamis have crashed onto the shore.

Excerpt

Throughout the Earth's history, volcanoes have spewed fire, earthquakes have shaken and ripped apart the land, and towering tsunamis have crashed onto the shore.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Furious EarthMcGraw-Hill1999-11-22

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