Encyclopedia of earthquakes and volcanoes
Gates, Alexander E., 1957-2019
eBook
Abstract: This comprehensive A-to-Z resource explains the specific terms, concepts, people, and organizations associated with the sciences of catastrophe -- seismology and volcanology -- and covers the places in the world where these destructive phenomena have occurred, as well as key environmental issues, economic dilemmas, ethical concerns, and current advances in research and technology.
Main title:
Encyclopedia of earthquakes and volcanoes / Alexander E. Gates and David Ritchie.
Author:
Gates, Alexander E., 1957-, authorRitchie, David, 1952 September 18-, authorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Edition:
Fourth edition.[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
New York, NY : Facts On File, [2015]©2015Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2019.
Collation:
1 online resource (799 entries) : 34 images ; digital files.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Description based on title screen from Credo Reference website (viewed June 25, 2019).
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 368 pages : illustrations
Contents:
Introduction -- Entries A-Y -– Further resources -– Internet resources.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781438163185 (electronic book)9781787852563 (electronic version)
Dewey class:
551.203
LC class:
QE521
Language:
English
Added title:
BRN:
501669
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