Finding Fault in California: An Earthquake Tourist's Guide

by Susan Elizabeth Hough

Book Overview

California has plenty of faults�seismic faults, that is. They shear the Golden State into ribbons and have largely crafted California�s geologically rich, diverse, and dynamic landscape. With humor and ease, Finding Fault in California leads the earthquake curious to the state�s most accessible, active, and earth-shaping faults and tells the stories behind the major temblors that have shaken the region.
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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0878424954
• ISBN13: 9780878424955
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company
• Length: 263 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent science, Entertaining reading

For anyone in California, or anyone interested in earthquakes in general, this book should be a must read. Hough's description of the causes and problems created by earthquakes is concise, well written and gives something of the flavor of the regions discussed. It is difficult to make a complex science accessible to most folks, but this book can do it for many issues relating to California quakes!

An unusual survey peppered with black and white photos

California has plenty of seismic faults which are responsible for creating the state's diverse geological landscapes, and Susan Hough serves as your travel guide to finding these faults in Finding Fault In California. This is perfect for any who would tour the state with geology or faults in mind: chapters provide background earthquake and activity history, maps to pinpoint specific locations, and plenty of detail for both geologists and would-be visitors to California. An unusual survey peppered with black and white photos throughout.