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The ultimate introduction to seismology, written by distinguished scholar and Professor Bruce Bolt, of the University of California, Berkeley, this newly updated edition will provide the best foundation in the field for your introductory students.

This is a concise overview of the history of earthquakes and seismology, including topics such as geologic faults, intensity patterns, plate tectonics, side effects of earthquakes (such as tsunamis), and protection of people and property. The book contains descriptions of the... Read Full Overview

This text on earthquakes provides an explanation behind these deadly and destructive events, from geological faults to intensity patterns, side effects and protection of people and property. The fourth edition includes descriptions of earthquakes in highly-populated areas such... Read Full Overview

A fact-, action-, and image-packed introductory overview of the force of nature that shakes our very foundations. This fourth edition features descriptions of recent earthquakes in Northridge, California (1994) and Kobe, Japan (1995). 130 illustrations.

A fact-, action-, and image-packed introductory overview of the force of nature that shakes our very foundations. This fourth edition features descriptions of recent earthquakes in Northridge, California (1994) and Kobe, Japan (1995). 130 illustrations.