Geological Hazards: A Sourcebook

by Timothy Kusky

Book Overview

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:
- Earthquakes
- Volcanic eruptions
- Tsunami
- Mass wasting
- Streams and floods
- Coastal hazards
- Deserts, droughts, and wind
- Glaciers...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1573564699
• ISBN13: 9781573564694
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.1" x 10.4"