The Big One: The Cascadia Earthquakes and the Science of Saving Lives by Rusch, Elizabeth
The Big One: The Cascadia Earthquakes and the Science of Saving Lives by Rusch, Elizabeth

The Big One: The Cascadia Earthquakes and the Science of Saving Lives

No one ever thought the Pacific Northwest was due for an earthquake, let alone a catastrophic one....
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Author: Elizabeth Rusch
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The Big One: The Cascadia Earthquakes and the Science of Saving Lives by Rusch, Elizabeth

The Big One: The Cascadia Earthquakes and the Science of Saving Lives

BD$33.32
The Big One: The Cascadia Earthquakes and the Science of Saving Lives by Rusch, Elizabeth

The Big One: The Cascadia Earthquakes and the Science of Saving Lives

BD$33.32
Author: Elizabeth Rusch
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
No one ever thought the Pacific Northwest was due for an earthquake, let alone a catastrophic one. But geologists are transforming our understanding of the grave dangers the population in the region of Cascadia face--will there be a big one? And what can be done to save lives?

America's Pacific Northwest has relatively few earthquakes--only a handful each year that cause even moderately noticeable shaking. But a couple decades ago, scientists discovered a geological feature running along the coast that in other parts of the world regularly triggers massive earthquakes of 8.0 magnitude and higher. Were there once massive earthquakes in this part of the world? Geologists think there were. Now a small group of scientists are studying things that you might not think have anything to do with earthquakes--marsh soil, ocean sediments, landslide debris, and ghost forests--and they have reason to believe that the Pacific Northwest is likely not as idyllic as it was once assumed. The population is likely in grave danger of a massive earthquake at some point. What can be done? The big one can't be stopped, but scientists are working tirelessly to learn as much as they can to prepare.

Author: Elizabeth Rusch
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 08/18/2020
Pages: 80
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.40h x 11.20w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780544889040
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 512032 / Big One: The Cascadia Earthquakes and the Science of Saving Lives


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 08/01/2020 pg. 100
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2020
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2020 pg. 132
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2020 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author

Liz Rusch lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, two terrific kids, and one very funny, quirky dog named Reba. She has written more than 100 magazine articles and more than a dozen acclaimed children's books, including picture books, middle grade, fiction, nonfiction and even a graphic novel.


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