Earth's Fury: The Science of Natural Disasters by Gates, Alexander
Earth's Fury: The Science of Natural Disasters by Gates, Alexander

Earth's Fury: The Science of Natural Disasters

EARTH'S FURY Natural disasters are any catastrophic loss of life and/or property caused by a natural event...
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Author: Alexander Gates
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Earth's Fury: The Science of Natural Disasters by Gates, Alexander

Earth's Fury: The Science of Natural Disasters

$211.78
Earth's Fury: The Science of Natural Disasters by Gates, Alexander

Earth's Fury: The Science of Natural Disasters

$211.78
Author: Alexander Gates
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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EARTH'S FURY

Natural disasters are any catastrophic loss of life and/or property caused by a natural event or situation. This definition could include biologic issues such as contagion, injurious bacterial colonization, invasion of dangerous plants and infestations of insects and other vermin. However, the popular understanding of what constitutes a natural disaster still focuses on disasters involving the physical properties of the earth and its atmosphere: earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, avalanches, tropical storms, tornadoes, floods and wildfires.

Earth's Fury: The Science of Natural Disasters attempts to combine the best features of a scientific textbook and an encyclopedia. It retains the organization of a textbook and adopts the highly illustrative graphics of some of the newer and more effective textbooks. The book's unique approach is evident in its plethora of case studies: short, self-contained and well-illustrated stories of specific natural disasters that are highly engaging for both science and non-science majors. The stories incorporate the science into the event so students appreciate and remember it as part of the story. By relating the event to the impact on society and human lives, the science is placed in the context of the student's real life.

Boasting a number of striking and highly detailed double-page illustrations of disaster-producing features, including volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis and hurricanes, this book is as much a visual resource as a textbook. For students who are probably most familiar with natural disasters through Hollywood movies, this book's own "widescreen presentation" is coupled with exciting stories which will enhance their interest as well as their understanding.

Whether they are science or non-science majors, Earth's Fury: The Science of Natural Disasters will appeal to all students, with its fresh approach and engaging style.

Author: Alexander Gates
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 08/01/2022
Pages: 416
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.45lbs
Size: 10.70h x 8.40w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781119546597

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