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Catastrophes!
Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Tornadoes, and Other Earth-Shattering Disasters
Prothero describes in gripping detail some of the most important natural disasters in history:
the New Madrid, Missouri, earthquakes of 1811–1812 that caused church bells to ring in Boston
the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that killed more than 230,000 people
the massive volcanic eruptions of Krakatau, Mount Tambora, Mount Vesuvius, Mount St. Helens, and Nevado del Ruiz
His clear and straightforward explanations of the forces that caused these disasters accompany gut-wrenching accounts of terrifying human experiences and a staggering loss of human life.
Floods that wash out whole regions, earthquakes that level a single country, hurricanes that destroy everything in their path—all are here to remind us of how little control we have over the natural world. Dramatic photographs and eyewitness accounts recall the devastation wrought by these events, and the people—both heroes and fools—that are caught up in the earth's relentless forces.
Eerie, fascinating, and often moving, these tales of geologic history and human fortitude and folly will stay with you long after you put the book down.
About the Author
Reviews
"During a time when global climate change is becoming an increasing concern and details of global catastrophes arrive on our computer screens as they unfold elsewhere, Prothero's book is a useful guide to the mechanisms and effects of some of nature's most frightening events."—Brian Switek, Laelaps blog, Wired.com
"Fascinating reading, if somewhat terrifying . . . Prothero explains the geologic and meteorological forces behind disasters, emphasizing the science with examples of real-world events, giving us a three-dimensional view of not only the natural processes involved but the human and monetary toll, as well."—Libbie Martin, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
"This book . . . has the bases covered. Prothero is an engaging writer."—Natural Hazards Observer
"Recommended."—Choice
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Electronic book text | |
March 3, 2011 | |
9781421401478 | |
9780801896927 | |
English | |
360 | |
80 b&w photos, 37 line drawings, 16 color plates | |
9.00 Inches (US) | |
6.00 Inches (US) | |
$32.00 USD, £23.50 GBP | |
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Hardback | |
March 16, 2011 | |
9780801896927 | |
English | |
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80 b&w photos, 37 line drawings, 16 color plates | |
9.00 Inches (US) | |
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1.6 Pounds (US) | |
1.6 Pounds (US) | |
$32.00 USD, £23.50 GBP | |
v2.1 Reference | |
Other Titles by Donald R. Prothero
The Evolution of Artiodactyls
Horns, Tusks, and Flippers
Other Titles in NATURE / Natural Disasters
The Great Fire of Rome
Wonderful Wasteland and other natural disasters
Other Titles in Natural disasters
The Great Fire of Rome
Floods of the Tiber in Ancient Rome