Название: Look Inside Volcanoes And Earthquakes ISBN: 1474986315 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781474986311 Издательство: Usborne Рейтинг: Цена: 8790.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть Описание: Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be in an earthquake, or close to a volcano with it erupts? With lots of flaps to lift, this book takes you on a tour of shaking cities and rumbling volcanoes to discover why these forces happen, how they shape our planet, and how people live in places where they strike.
Автор: Tilling Robert I. Название: Complexity in Tsunamis, Volcanoes, and Their Hazards ISBN: 1071617044 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781071617045 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 372670.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This volume of the Encyclopedia of Complexity and Systems Science, Second Edition is an authoritative single source for understanding and applying the basic tenets of complexity and systems theory, as well as the tools and measures for analyzing complex systems, to the prediction, monitoring, and evaluation of earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes. Early warning, damage, and the immediate response of human populations to these extreme environmental events are also covered from the point of view of complexity and nonlinear systems. In authoritative, state-of-the art articles, world experts in each field apply such complexity tools and concepts as fractals, cellular automata, solitons game theory, network theory, and statistical physics to an understanding of these complex geophysical phenomena.
Автор: Stephanie Turnbull Название: Volcanoes ISBN: 0746074824 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780746074824 Издательство: Usborne Рейтинг: Цена: 6110.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть Описание: Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text.
Автор: Ganeri, Anita Название: Horrible geography: violent volcanoes (reloaded) ISBN: 1407196251 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781407196251 Издательство: Scholastic UK Рейтинг: Цена: 5270.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: The latest and greatest of the fabulous full-colour Horrible GeographyHandbooks! Everything the intrepid explorer needs to know. Sections including `Could you be a vulcanologist?` and the `RoguesGallery of Volcanoes` equip the high peak pedestrian with invaluabletips on what to look out for just before an eruption and whatto expect afterwards.
Автор: Keller Название: Natural Hazards ISBN: 1138352217 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138352216 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 61240.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The new revised fifth edition of Natural Hazards remains the go-to introductory-level survey intended for university and college courses that are concerned with earth processes that have direct, and often sudden and violent, impacts on human society. The text integrates principles of geology, hydrology, meteorology, climatology, oceanography, soil science, ecology, and solar system astronomy. The textbook explains the earth processes that drive hazardous events in an understandable way, illustrate how these processes interact with our civilization, and describe how we can better adjust to their effects. Written by leading scholars in the area, the new edition of this book takes advantage of the greatly expanding amount of information regarding natural hazards, disasters, and catastrophes. The text is designed for learning with each chapter broken into small consumable chunks of content for students. Each chapter opens with a list of learning objectives and ends with revision as well as with high-level critical thinking questions. Concepts in Review section provides an innovative end of chapter section that breaks down the chapter content by section: reviewing the learning objectives, summary points, important visuals, and key terms. New case studies of hazardous events have been integrated into the text, and students are invited to actively apply their understanding of the five fundamental concepts that serve as a conceptual framework for the text. Figures, illustrations, and photos have been updated throughout. The book is designed for a course in natural hazards for non-science majors, and a primary goal of the text is to assist instructors in guiding students who may have little background in science to understand physical earth processes as natural hazards and their consequences to society.
Автор: Prager Ellen Название: Dangerous Earth: What We Wish We Knew about Volcanoes, Hurricanes, Climate Change, Earthquakes, and More ISBN: 022654169X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780226541693 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 23230.00 T Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ. Описание: The Earth is a beautiful and wondrous planet, but also frustratingly complex and, at times, violent: much of what has made it livable can also cause catastrophe. Volcanic eruptions create land and produce fertile, nutrient-rich soil, but they can also bury forests, fields, and entire towns under ash, mud, lava, and debris. The very forces that create and recycle Earth's crust also spawn destructive earthquakes and tsunamis. Water and wind bring and spread life, but in hurricanes they can leave devastation in their wake. And while it is the planet's warmth that enables life to thrive, rapidly increasing temperatures are causing sea levels to rise and weather events to become more extreme. Today, we know more than ever before about the powerful forces that can cause catastrophe, but significant questions remain. Why can't we better predict some natural disasters? What do scientists know about them already? What do they wish they knew? In Dangerous Earth, marine scientist and science communicator Ellen Prager explores the science of investigating volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, landslides, rip currents, and--maybe the most perilous hazard of all--climate change. Each chapter considers a specific hazard, begins with a game-changing historical event (like the 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens or the landfall and impacts of Hurricane Harvey), and highlights what remains unknown about these dynamic phenomena. Along the way, we hear from scientists trying to read Earth's warning signs, pass its messages along to the rest of us, and prevent catastrophic loss. A sweeping tour of some of the most awesome forces on our planet--many tragic, yet nonetheless awe-inspiring--Dangerous Earth is an illuminating journey through the undiscovered, unresolved, and in some cases unimagined mysteries that continue to frustrate and fascinate the world's leading scientists: the "wish-we-knews" that ignite both our curiosity and global change.
A consistent problem that confronts disaster reduction is the disjunction between academic and expert knowledge and policies and practices of agencies mandated to deal with the concern. Although a great deal of knowledge has been acquired regarding many aspects of disasters, such as driving factors, risk construction, complexity of resettlement, and importance of peoples’ culture, very little has become protocol and procedure. Disaster Upon Disaster illuminates the numerous disjunctions between the suppositions, realities, agendas, and executions in the field, goes on to detail contingencies, predicaments, old and new plights, and finally advances solutions toward greatly improved outcomes.
Автор: Bruce W. Hayward Название: Volcanoes of Auckland: A Field Guide ISBN: 1869409019 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781869409012 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 48050.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: A fully illustrated field guide for Aucklanders and visitors to take with them out among the 53 volcanoes that shape this city.
A consistent problem that confronts disaster reduction is the disjunction between academic and expert knowledge and policies and practices of agencies mandated to deal with the concern. Although a great deal of knowledge has been acquired regarding many aspects of disasters, such as driving factors, risk construction, complexity of resettlement, and importance of peoples’ culture, very little has become protocol and procedure. Disaster Upon Disaster illuminates the numerous disjunctions between the suppositions, realities, agendas, and executions in the field, goes on to detail contingencies, predicaments, old and new plights, and finally advances solutions toward greatly improved outcomes.
Автор: Oxlade Chris, Ganeri Anita Название: Volcanoes and Earthquakes ISBN: 0711244618 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780711244610 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 13750.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Explore, create and investigate with Ava and George - the Geo Detectives Use your detective skills to find out about volcanoes, earthquakes and other astounding natural events.
With the Geo Detectives series, join two young detectives, Ava and George, in a hands-on exploration of the natural world. Learn about exciting geography topics, then investigate further with fun activities and projects to do at home and outside.
What happens when a volcano erupts? Can we predict earthquakes? Where do most earthquakes occur in the world? Discover what amazing things happen in nature and use your own skills to find out whyGet answers about:
Tectonic plates using a soggy biscuit
How gas blows cinders out of a crater with popcorn, a plate, a cup and a straw
Which materials are the best protection against heat using a chocolate bar
How to measure quakes by making your own seismometer from everyday items
Tsunamis by making your own model tsunami wave
And much more
Encouraging young readers to investigate geography topics and to have fun while learning, this book will amaze and astound any reader with an interest in science and nature.
Catastrophes are on the rise due to climate change, as is their toll in terms of lives and livelihoods as world populations rise and people settle into hazardous places. While disaster response and management are traditionally seen as the domain of the natural and technical sciences, awareness of the importance and role of cultural adaptation is essential. This book catalogues a wide and diverse range of case studies of such disasters and human responses. This serves as inspiration for building culturally sensitive adaptations to present and future calamities, to mitigate their impact, and facilitate recoveries.
Автор: Gordon Ell, Sarah Ell Название: Volcanoes and Earthquakes ISBN: 0947506608 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780947506605 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 34310.00 T Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ. Описание: The first two books in The NZ Series give a new take on New Zealand society, history, science and geography. Here is a snappily designed and fact-packed collection for intermediate and high-school age readers. Pioneer Women captures the experiences of European women who settled in New Zealand in the nineteenth century, while Volcanoes and Earthquakes probes and profiles the natural forces that shape our country.
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