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Natural Hazards

Earth's Processes as Hazards, Disasters, and Catastrophes

de Edward A. Keller, Duane E. DeVecchio ...

The new revised fifth edition of Natural Hazards remains the go-to introductory-level survey intended for university and college courses that are concerned with earth processes that have direct, and often sudden and violent, impacts on human society. The text integrates principles of geology, hydrology, meteorology, climatology, oceanography, soil science, ecology, and solar system astronomy.The ... Leer más

$180.00 USD

The new revised fifth edition of Natural Hazards remains the go-to introductory-level survey intended for university and college courses that are concerned with earth processes that have direct, and often sudden and violent, impacts on human society. The text integrates principles of geology, hydrology, meteorology, climatology, oceanography, soil science, ecology, and solar system astronomy.The
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Eruption

The Untold Story of Mount St. Helens

de Steve Olson ...

A riveting history of the Mount St. Helens eruption that will "long stand as a classic of descriptive narrative" (Simon Winchester).For months in early 1980, scientists, journalists, sightseers, and nearby residents listened anxiously to rumblings in Mount St. Helens, part of the chain of western volcanoes fueled by the 700-mile-long Cascadia fault. Still, no one was prepared when an immense ... Leer más

$12.39 USD

A riveting history of the Mount St. Helens eruption that will "long stand as a classic of descriptive narrative" (Simon Winchester).For months in early 1980, scientists, journalists, sightseers, and nearby residents listened anxiously to rumblings in Mount St. Helens, part of the chain of western volcanoes fueled by the 700-mile-long Cascadia fault. Still, no one was prepared when an immense
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Get Ready!

How to Prepare for and Stay Safe after a Pacific Northwest Earthquake

de Deb Moller ...

The definitive guide to getting ready for and staying safe after a major earthquake in the Pacific Northwest. FEMA recommends being prepared for two weeks of self-sufficiency after it occurs, and this handbook will show you how with clear, informative, and easy-to-implement steps.Recent seismic activity has made national headlines and underscored the fact that the Cascadia fault line off the coast ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

The definitive guide to getting ready for and staying safe after a major earthquake in the Pacific Northwest. FEMA recommends being prepared for two weeks of self-sufficiency after it occurs, and this handbook will show you how with clear, informative, and easy-to-implement steps.Recent seismic activity has made national headlines and underscored the fact that the Cascadia fault line off the coast
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God is Like a Geyser

God is Like, #1

de Chris Stanley ...

Series Libro 1 - God is Like
Walk with God in Yellowstone today!Want to fall into a hot spring of devotionals? Experience God through the most powerful active geyser in the world located inside of Yellowstone National Park.Have your mind blown by the power, might, and beauty of God's creation sitting atop a supervolcano.This is NOT a book of theology, but more of an encouragement to sit and wait on God. It is an exploration ... Leer más

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Walk with God in Yellowstone today!Want to fall into a hot spring of devotionals? Experience God through the most powerful active geyser in the world located inside of Yellowstone National Park.Have your mind blown by the power, might, and beauty of God's creation sitting atop a supervolcano.This is NOT a book of theology, but more of an encouragement to sit and wait on God. It is an exploration
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Krakatoa

The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883

de Simon Winchester ...

The bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman and The Map That Changed the World examines the enduring and world-changing effects of the catastrophic volcanic eruption off the coast of Java of the earth’s most dangerous volcano — Krakatoa.The legendary annihilation in 1883 of the volcano-island of Krakatoa — the name has since become a byword for a cataclysmic natural disaster — was ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

The bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman and The Map That Changed the World examines the enduring and world-changing effects of the catastrophic volcanic eruption off the coast of Java of the earth’s most dangerous volcano — Krakatoa.The legendary annihilation in 1883 of the volcano-island of Krakatoa — the name has since become a byword for a cataclysmic natural disaster — was
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The Adam And Eve Story The History Of Cataclysms Uncensored Digital Version - Magnetic Pole Shift

de Chan Thomas ...

The famous CIA document, finally with a revised, readable and fully digital version. This curious text gained a lot of attention as the 2010's approached their end, and as science finally started to acknowledge the fact that there is a big possibility that the Magnetic Pole Shift can, indeed, be a cataclysmic event that destroys everything, and that this cataclysm might be imminent.A discussion ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

The famous CIA document, finally with a revised, readable and fully digital version. This curious text gained a lot of attention as the 2010's approached their end, and as science finally started to acknowledge the fact that there is a big possibility that the Magnetic Pole Shift can, indeed, be a cataclysmic event that destroys everything, and that this cataclysm might be imminent.A discussion
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Cascadia's Fault

The Coming Earthquake and Tsunami that Could Devastate North America

de Jerry Thompson ...

A thrillingly rendered and level-headed look at the Cascadia Subduction Zone—the cause of over 30 monster earthquakes—and the devastating natural disasters it promises.There is a crack in the earth's crust that runs roughly 31 miles offshore, approximately 683 miles from Northern California up through Vancouver Island off the coast of British Columbia. The Cascadia Subduction Zone has generated ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

A thrillingly rendered and level-headed look at the Cascadia Subduction Zone—the cause of over 30 monster earthquakes—and the devastating natural disasters it promises.There is a crack in the earth's crust that runs roughly 31 miles offshore, approximately 683 miles from Northern California up through Vancouver Island off the coast of British Columbia. The Cascadia Subduction Zone has generated
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Full-Rip 9.0

The Next Big Earthquake in the Pacific Northwest

de Sandi Doughton ...

Scientists have identified Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver as the urban centers of what will be the biggest earthquake, also called a mega-quake, in the continental United States. A quake will happen--in fact it's actually overdue. The Cascadia subduction zone is 750 miles long, running along the Pacific coast from Northern California up to southern British Columbia. In this fascinating book, The ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Scientists have identified Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver as the urban centers of what will be the biggest earthquake, also called a mega-quake, in the continental United States. A quake will happen--in fact it's actually overdue. The Cascadia subduction zone is 750 miles long, running along the Pacific coast from Northern California up to southern British Columbia. In this fascinating book, The
... Leer más
This Is Chance!

The Great Alaska Earthquake, Genie Chance, and the Shattered City She Held Together

de Jon Mooallem ...

The thrilling, cinematic story of a community shattered by disaster—and the extraordinary woman who helped pull it back together“A powerful, heart-wrenching book, as much art as it is journalism.”—The Wall Street Journal“A beautifully wrought and profoundly joyful story of compassion and perseverance.”—BuzzFeed (Best Books of the Year)In the spring of 1964, Anchorage, Alaska, was a modern-day ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

The thrilling, cinematic story of a community shattered by disaster—and the extraordinary woman who helped pull it back together“A powerful, heart-wrenching book, as much art as it is journalism.”—The Wall Street Journal“A beautifully wrought and profoundly joyful story of compassion and perseverance.”—BuzzFeed (Best Books of the Year)In the spring of 1964, Anchorage, Alaska, was a modern-day
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Adventures in Volcanoland

What Volcanoes Tell Us About the World and Ourselves

de Tamsin Mather ...

***A Library Journal Best Book of 2024*A mix of memoir, travel and popular science, charting journeys across deserts, through jungles and up ice caps, to some of the most important volcanoes around the world**In this captivating book from one of the most influential geochemists in the field, Tamsin Mather takes us along on her globe-spanning excursions from Nicaragua to Hawaii, Santorini to ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

***A Library Journal Best Book of 2024*A mix of memoir, travel and popular science, charting journeys across deserts, through jungles and up ice caps, to some of the most important volcanoes around the world**In this captivating book from one of the most influential geochemists in the field, Tamsin Mather takes us along on her globe-spanning excursions from Nicaragua to Hawaii, Santorini to
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Super Volcano: The Ticking Time Bomb Beneath Yellowstone National Park

The Ticking Time Bomb Beneath Yellowstone National Park

de Greg Breining ...

Despite growing evidence of geothermic activity under America's first and foremost national park, it took geologists a long time to realize that there was actually a volcano beneath Yellowstone. And then, why couldn't they find the caldera or crater? Because, as an aerial photograph finally revealed, the caldera is 45 miles wide, encompassing all of Yellowstone. What will happen, in human terms, ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Despite growing evidence of geothermic activity under America's first and foremost national park, it took geologists a long time to realize that there was actually a volcano beneath Yellowstone. And then, why couldn't they find the caldera or crater? Because, as an aerial photograph finally revealed, the caldera is 45 miles wide, encompassing all of Yellowstone. What will happen, in human terms,
... Leer más
Surviving Galeras

de Stanley Williams, Fen Montaigne ...

This true, up-close account of a volcano's eruption "artfully blends science writing and history with pure, heart-pounding action" (Mark Bowden, bestselling author of Black Hawk Down).In 1993, Stanley Williams, an eminent volcanologist, was standing on top of a Colombian volcano called Galeras when it erupted, killing six of his colleagues instantly. As Williams tried to escape the blast, he was ... Leer más

$14.39 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This true, up-close account of a volcano's eruption "artfully blends science writing and history with pure, heart-pounding action" (Mark Bowden, bestselling author of Black Hawk Down).In 1993, Stanley Williams, an eminent volcanologist, was standing on top of a Colombian volcano called Galeras when it erupted, killing six of his colleagues instantly. As Williams tried to escape the blast, he was
... Leer más
Quakeland

On the Road to America's Next Devastating Earthquake

de Kathryn Miles ...

A journey around the United States in search of the truth about the threat of earthquakes leads to spine-tingling discoveries, unnerving experts, and ultimately the kind of preparations that will actually help guide us through disasters. It’s a road trip full of surprises.Earthquakes. You need to worry about them only if you’re in San Francisco, right? Wrong. We have been making enormous changes ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

A journey around the United States in search of the truth about the threat of earthquakes leads to spine-tingling discoveries, unnerving experts, and ultimately the kind of preparations that will actually help guide us through disasters. It’s a road trip full of surprises.Earthquakes. You need to worry about them only if you’re in San Francisco, right? Wrong. We have been making enormous changes
... Leer más
1906 San Francisco Earthquake

de Richard Hansen, Gladys Hansen ...

Series series Images of America
One of the greatest disasters of the twentieth century, in words and photos.The Great Earthquake and Fire of 1906 was an unparalleled catastrophe in the history of San Francisco. More than 4.5 square miles of the city burned and crumbled into a windswept desert of desolation. This book is filled with remarkable images, from before the earthquake through the blaze and into the rebuilding.With ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

One of the greatest disasters of the twentieth century, in words and photos.The Great Earthquake and Fire of 1906 was an unparalleled catastrophe in the history of San Francisco. More than 4.5 square miles of the city burned and crumbled into a windswept desert of desolation. This book is filled with remarkable images, from before the earthquake through the blaze and into the rebuilding.With
... Leer más
The Navy SEALs Bug-In Guide

How to Make Your Home the Safest Place Using Proven Naval Strategies - 2025 Survival Guide

de Barry O. Sims ...

Transform Your Home into a Fortress with Proven Naval StrategiesIn this unpredictable world, the ability to turn your home into a safe haven is more crucial than ever. The Navy SEALs Bug-In Guide offers a step-by-step blueprint, inspired by the elite training and tactics of Navy SEALs, to ensure your home becomes a stronghold during any crisis.When disaster strikes, most people are left unprepared ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Transform Your Home into a Fortress with Proven Naval StrategiesIn this unpredictable world, the ability to turn your home into a safe haven is more crucial than ever. The Navy SEALs Bug-In Guide offers a step-by-step blueprint, inspired by the elite training and tactics of Navy SEALs, to ensure your home becomes a stronghold during any crisis.When disaster strikes, most people are left unprepared
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The Cure for Catastrophe

How We Can Stop Manufacturing Natural Disasters

de Robert Muir-Wood ...

We can't stop natural disasters but we can stop them being disastrous. One of the world's foremost risk experts tells us how.Year after year, floods wreck people's homes and livelihoods, earthquakes tear communities apart, and tornadoes uproot whole towns. Natural disasters cause destruction and despair. But does it have to be this way?In The Cure for Catastrophe, global risk expert Robert Muir ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

We can't stop natural disasters but we can stop them being disastrous. One of the world's foremost risk experts tells us how.Year after year, floods wreck people's homes and livelihoods, earthquakes tear communities apart, and tornadoes uproot whole towns. Natural disasters cause destruction and despair. But does it have to be this way?In The Cure for Catastrophe, global risk expert Robert Muir
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The 1959 Yellowstone Earthquake

de Larry Morris, Lee Whittlesey ...

Experience the epic earthquake that shook up Yellowstone and the rescue effort that ensued.At 11:37 p.m. on August 17, 1959, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake rocked Montana's Yellowstone country. In an instant, an entire mountainside fractured and thundered down onto the sites of unsuspecting campers. The mammoth avalanche generated hurricane-force winds ahead of it that ripped clothing from backs and ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Experience the epic earthquake that shook up Yellowstone and the rescue effort that ensued.At 11:37 p.m. on August 17, 1959, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake rocked Montana's Yellowstone country. In an instant, an entire mountainside fractured and thundered down onto the sites of unsuspecting campers. The mammoth avalanche generated hurricane-force winds ahead of it that ripped clothing from backs and
... Leer más
The Last Day

Wrath, Ruin, and Reason in the Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755

de Nicholas Shrady ...

The Lisbon Earthquake of 1755 was no run-of-the-mill misfortune-it was a watershed moment that shook the pillars of an inveterate social order and sent reverberations throughout the Western world. Earth, water, wind, and fire all conspired to produce a hellish catastrophe that lasted for a full five days and left Lisbon thoroughly annihilated. Nicholas Shrady's unique account of this first modern ... Leer más

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The Lisbon Earthquake of 1755 was no run-of-the-mill misfortune-it was a watershed moment that shook the pillars of an inveterate social order and sent reverberations throughout the Western world. Earth, water, wind, and fire all conspired to produce a hellish catastrophe that lasted for a full five days and left Lisbon thoroughly annihilated. Nicholas Shrady's unique account of this first modern
... Leer más
March Was Made of Yarn

Reflections on the Japanese Earthquake, Tsunami, and Nuclear Meltdown

Edición de David Karashima, Elmer Luke ...

In time for the one year anniversary of the 2011 earthquake in Japan, a collection of essays and stories by Japanese writers on the devastating disaster, its aftermath, and the resolve of a people to rebuild.On March 11, 2011, a massive earthquake occurred off the northeastern coast of Japan, triggering a 50-foot tsunami that crushed everything in its path—highways, airports, villages, trains, and ... Leer más

$5.99 USD

In time for the one year anniversary of the 2011 earthquake in Japan, a collection of essays and stories by Japanese writers on the devastating disaster, its aftermath, and the resolve of a people to rebuild.On March 11, 2011, a massive earthquake occurred off the northeastern coast of Japan, triggering a 50-foot tsunami that crushed everything in its path—highways, airports, villages, trains, and
... Leer más
California's Deadliest Earthquakes

A History

de Abraham Hoffman ...

A detailed look at the state's most terrifying and destructive disasters—photos included.Home to hundreds of faults, California leads the nation in frequency of earthquakes every year. And despite enduring their share of the natural disasters, residents still speculate over the inevitable "big one."More than three thousand people lost their lives during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Long ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A detailed look at the state's most terrifying and destructive disasters—photos included.Home to hundreds of faults, California leads the nation in frequency of earthquakes every year. And despite enduring their share of the natural disasters, residents still speculate over the inevitable "big one."More than three thousand people lost their lives during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Long
... Leer más
Volcanoes - Why Do They Happen?

Volcanoes for Kids

de Baby Professor ...

Series series Children's Earthquake & Volcano Books
Why do volcanoes go "ka-boom!"? This unique approach to vulcanology is highly inspiring to young children. The use of carefully selected images only help in driving home certain points of discussion. This is a picture book that your child will definitely love and learn the most from. Don't forget to grab a copy today! ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Why do volcanoes go "ka-boom!"? This unique approach to vulcanology is highly inspiring to young children. The use of carefully selected images only help in driving home certain points of discussion. This is a picture book that your child will definitely love and learn the most from. Don't forget to grab a copy today!
... Leer más
Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis: A Complete Introduction: Teach Yourself

de David Rothery ...

How do volcanoes erupt, what makes earthquakes so destructive, and why do tsunamis happen?Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis answers these questions and more, giving you everything you need to know about these powerful natural phenomena. It covers the plate tectonic background to Earth processes, where magma is made and how it erupts, volcano types, eruption hazards and how they are monitored, ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

How do volcanoes erupt, what makes earthquakes so destructive, and why do tsunamis happen?Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis answers these questions and more, giving you everything you need to know about these powerful natural phenomena. It covers the plate tectonic background to Earth processes, where magma is made and how it erupts, volcano types, eruption hazards and how they are monitored,
... Leer más
Mother Nature Is Awesome (From Volcanoes To Earthquakes)

Children's Books for Nature

de Speedy Publishing ...

Series series Books For Kids Series
As children see things in our movie theaters and television sets, they are probably often left wondering why they are not able to see some of the scenery in their very own hometowns. This is when they begin to learn how large the world is, and what all is contained within it. A Mother Nature Is Awesome (From Volcanoes to Earthquakes) Picture Book will greatly help them to understand that there is ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

As children see things in our movie theaters and television sets, they are probably often left wondering why they are not able to see some of the scenery in their very own hometowns. This is when they begin to learn how large the world is, and what all is contained within it. A Mother Nature Is Awesome (From Volcanoes to Earthquakes) Picture Book will greatly help them to understand that there is
... Leer más
Rocks Of The World

Rocks and Minerals Book For Kids

de Speedy Publishing ...

Kids find that their imagination starts to grow when they learn about new things and rocks and minerals are a natural aspect of the outdoors but kids tend to not take time to really look closely at each one. Learning about the big and little details of both helps kids imagine where rocks have been, how they got to where they were found and what caused minerals to form and take shape; all of these ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Kids find that their imagination starts to grow when they learn about new things and rocks and minerals are a natural aspect of the outdoors but kids tend to not take time to really look closely at each one. Learning about the big and little details of both helps kids imagine where rocks have been, how they got to where they were found and what caused minerals to form and take shape; all of these
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