The Great Quake Debate: The Crusader, the Skeptic, and the Rise of Modern Seismology

by Susan Hough

Book Overview

In the first half of the twentieth century, when seismology was still in in its infancy, renowned geologist Bailey Willis faced off with fellow high-profile scientist Robert T. Hill in a debate with life-or-death consequences for the millions of people migrating west. Their conflict centered on a consequential question: Is southern California earthquake country?

These entwined biographies of Hill and Willis offer a lively, accessible account...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0295750723
• ISBN13: 9780295750729
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: University of Washington Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.6"