When the Earth Roars: Lessons from the History of Earthquakes in Japan

by Gregory Smits

Book Overview

Japan, which is among the most earthquake-prone regions in the world, has a long history of responding to seismic disasters. However, despite advances in earthquake-related safety technologies, the destructiveness of the magnitude 9 class earthquake and tsunami that struck the country on 3/11 raised profound questions about how societies can deal effectively with seismic hazards. This important book places the devastating earthquake, tsunami, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810895579
• ISBN13: 9780810895577
• Release Date: November 2017
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 9.0"