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Encyclopedia of earthquakes and volcanoes.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gates, Alexander E., 1957-
Other Authors: Ritchie, David, 1952 September 18-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Facts on File, [2007]
Edition:3rd ed. /
Series:Facts on File science library.
Subjects:
Earthquakes > Encyclopedias.
Volcanoes > Encyclopedias.
Table of Contents:
  • Preface: Essay on plate tectonics
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Entries A-Z
  • Appendix A: Chronology of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
  • Appendix B: Eyewitness accounts of major eruptions and quakes
  • Appendix C: Further reading and web sites
  • Appendix D: Deadliest earthquakes
  • Appendix E: Deadliest volcanoes
  • Appendix F: Highest magnitude earthquakes
  • Appendix G: Frequency of occurrence of earthquakes
  • Appendix H: Magnitude v. ground motion and energy.