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1	A Crack in the Edge of the World: America and the Great California Earthquake of 1906 more books like this by Simon Winchester add to wishlist The San Andreas fault runs along the coast of California. In April, 1906, it cracked, resulting in the devastating earthquake, measuring 8.25 on the Richter scale, that leveled much of San Francisco; this was followed by fires that raged through the city for days. All told, the loss of life was estimated in the thousands, and many thousands more ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £3.70! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883 more books like this by Simon Winchester add to wishlist Winchester, author of THE MAP THAT CHANGED THE WORLD, here revisits the volcanic explosion at Krakatoa that shook the world. The story of this cataclysmic event covers most of the earth, as Winchester offers anecdotes from all those affected by the eruption, from Indonesia to New York. A New York Times Notable Book for 2003. see all copies from £1.36! new only from £4.91! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	A Dangerous Place: California's Unsettling Fate more books like this by Marc Reisner add to wishlist "If you are anxious about the safety of American cities, this book may give you a nervous breakdown. Reisner was an uncanny visionary and his testament is this terrifying warning note. It is not for the faint of heart."--Mike Davis ("City of Quartz" and "Ecology of Fear"). see all copies from £5.37! new only from £6.94! \| first editions
4	Volcanoes more books like this by Robert Decker, Barbara Decker add to wishlist Now in its 4th edition, the accessible introduction to vulcanology returns, combining excellent science with clear language and true stories. Enlivened by first-hand descriptions and stunning photographs, this new edition now has three new chapters on Volcanoes in the solar system, the Pinatubo Volcano and the Yellowstone National Park. There has ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £37.27! \| first editions
5	Volcanoes more books like this by Peter Francis, Jr. add to wishlist The impact of volcanic eruptions on the Earth's environment has been the source of many a debate and the cause of extensive research activities by leading academics worldwide. The new edition of Peter Francis's Volcanoes preserves the particular strengths of the orignal in its accessibility, immense clarity, engaging humour and excellent ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £30.36! \| first editions
6	The Day the World Exploded: The Earthshaking Catastrophe at Krakatoa more books like this by Simon Winchester, Dwight Jon Zimmerman (Adapted by) add to wishlist This fascinating adaptation of Winchester's adult bestseller "Krakatoa" brings to life one of history's most unexpected and terrifying events. Using astonishing photos, beautifully rendered illustrations, and detailed maps, Winchester brilliantly makes a world-changing event accessible to a younger audience. see all copies from £6.11! new only from £8.61! \| first editions
7	Super Volcano: The Ticking Time Bomb Beneath Yellowstone National Park more books like this by Greg Breining add to wishlist Despite growing evidence of geothermal activity under Yellowstone, it look geologists a long time to realize there was a volcano beneath this wildlife preserve, and an even longer time to find the crater. Ariel photographs revealed this as 45 miles wide, encompassing the whole of Yellowstone! What will happen, in human terms, when it erupts?Greg ... see all copies from £6.11! new only from £8.09!
8	Volcanoes in Human History: The Far-Reaching Effects of Major Eruptions more books like this by Jelle Zeilinga de Boer, Donald Theodore Sanders, Robert D Ballard, Ph.D. (Foreword by) add to wishlist When the volcano Tambora erupted in Indonesia in 1815, as many as 100,000 people perished as a result of the blast and an ensuing famine caused by the destruction of rice fields on Sumbawa and neighboring islands. Gases and dust particles ejected into the atmosphere changed weather patterns around the world, resulting in the infamous "year without ... see all copies from £6.11! new only from £11.77!
9	Volcanoes more books like this by Philippe Bourseiller (Photographer), Jacques Durieux (Text by) add to wishlist Since the dawn of time, volcanoes have been both worshipped and feared. Celebrated by some cultures as a source of life and dreaded by others as the ultimate manifestation of the gods' anger, their volatile outbursts have left massive, indelible pockmarks on the planet's landscape. Today, scientists better understand the natural phenomena behind ... see all copies from £8.12! new only from £11.74! \| first editions
10	The Jupiter effect more books like this by John R Gribbin add to wishlist see all copies from £1.36! new only from £1.36! \| first editions
11	Volcanoes: Crucibles of Change more books like this by Richard V Fisher, Jeffrey B Hulen, Grant Heiken add to wishlist Whenever a volcano threatens to erupt, scientists and adventurers from around the world flock to the site in response to the irresistible allure of one of nature's most dangerous and unpredictable phenomena. In a unique book probing the science and mystery of these fiery features, the authors chronicle not only their geologic behavior but also ... see all copies from £9.71! new only from £19.30! \| first editions
12 view cover	Earthquakes more books like this by Bruce A Bolt add to wishlist Earthquakes and Geological Discover describes how and whv scientists trace seismic activirv and measure the extent and patterns of seismic waves. Through analvsis of numerous earthquakes, both historical a'nd present, eminent seismologist Bruce Bolt illustrates that basic geological lessons are learned in almost even, occurrence of these highly ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £6.79! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes more books like this by Alexander E Gates, PH.D., David Ritchie add to wishlist Recent horrifying natural disasters such as the Banda Aceh Indonesia tsunami and the Bam, Iran, and Muzaffarabad, Pakistan earthquakes - among the worst in history - show that the burgeoning world population is clearly expanding faster than our reduction technology can handle. A greatly needed update, "Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes, ... see all copies from £10.86! new only from £13.40!
14 view cover	Volcano & Earthquake more books like this by Susanna Van Rose add to wishlist Photographs and text explain the causes and effects of volcanoes and earthquakes and examine specific occurrences throughout history. see all copies from £6.11! new only from £7.46! \| first editions
15 view cover	Time for Kids Almanac more books like this by Time for Kids Magazine add to wishlist Full of information on everything from animals to inventions, cutting-edge technology for the environment, this handy, colourful resource is a must-have for 8- to 12-year-olds. "The Time For Kids Almanac 2009" features more than 650 new photos of kids' favourite stars, athletes, leaders, and other newsmakers, not to mention pictures of people and ... see all copies from £1.88! new only from £1.88!
16 view cover	Mechanics of Earthquakes and Faulting more books like this by Christopher Scholz add to wishlist The Mechanics of Earthquakes and Faulting presents an interdisciplinary view of earthquakes and faulting in which the main observations from seismology, geology, and geodesy are reviewed and interpreted in terms of rock mechanics principles. The book introduces the mechanics of brittle fracture and rock friction, and presents observations of ... see all copies from £22.41! new only from £43.06! \| first editions
17 view cover	Volcanoes! more books like this by Anne Schreiber add to wishlist The cool story of volcanoes will intrigue kids and adults alike. Anne Shreiber's narrative gives readers a little of the science, a little of the history, and a lot of the action. National geographic photography fires the imagination on dramatic spreads alive with vivid images of lava, ash, molten rock, weird rocks, and steaming seawater. see all copies from £6.11! new only from £6.11!
18 view cover	Nature's Fury: The Illustrated History of Wild Weather & Natural Disasters more books like this by Life Magazine add to wishlist Hurricane Katrina. The Indian Ocean Tsunami. Killer Tornadoes. Planet Earth's extremes of weather are making news as never before, and now "Life" explains why, in a book that collects some of the greatest photographs of natural disasters ever assembled. From earthquakes to tornadoes, lightning to tsunamis, "Life Nature's Fury" illuminates the ... see all copies from £6.11! new only from £16.94!
19 view cover	Eruption: The Story of Volcanes: The Story of Volcanoes more books like this by Anita Ganeri, Linda Martin (Editor) add to wishlist How a volcano erupts is explained in this easy-to-read book tailored for younger readers. see all copies from £6.11! new only from £6.95!
20	Volcano more books like this by Time-Life Books add to wishlist see all copies from £1.65! new only from £7.27! \| first editions
21 view cover	Volcanoes : fire from the earth more books like this by Maurice Krafft add to wishlist Rivers of molten rock obliterating all in their path, earth tremors, toxic gases and a pall of smoke spreading across the skies - volcanoes and their devastating effects have been shrouded in legend since the dawn of time. Once thought to be outpourings from Hell or the work of other supernatural forces, these extraordinary geological phenomena ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £1.36! \| first editions
22 view cover	Tsunami: The Most Terrifying Disaster more books like this by Geoff Tibballs add to wishlist Before 25 December 2004, while many people knew what a tsunami was, few had any idea of the wholesale destruction that one could cause. All of that changed as a powerful earthquake deep in the Indian Ocean triggered the deadliest tsunami in history. Over an area of more than 2,000 miles, entire towns were flattened and at least 150,000 people ... see all copies from £7.84! new only from £152.29!
23 view cover	Earthquakes in Human History: The Far-Reaching Effects of Seismic Disruptions more books like this by Jelle Zeilinga de Boer, Jelle Zeilinga Boer, Donald Theodore Sanders add to wishlist On November 1, 1755 - All Saints' Day - a massive earthquake struck Europe's Iberian Peninsula and destroyed the city of Lisbon. Churches collapsed upon thousands of worshippers celebrating the holy day. "Earthquakes in Human History" tells the story of that calamity and other epic earthquakes. The authors, Jelle Zeilinga de Boer and Donald ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £13.57! \| first editions
24 view cover	The Myth of Solid Ground: Earthquakes, Prediction, and the Fault Line Between Reason and Faith more books like this by David L Ulin add to wishlist Ulin explores how an unlikely collection of scientists, psychics, and apocalyptics have made startlingly accurate earthquake predictions based on everything from magnetic fields to the behavior of whales. see all copies from £5.43! new only from £5.43! \| signed copies \| first editions
25 view cover	Mountain That Was God more books like this by John H Williams add to wishlist This little book is about the great peak which the Indians named "Tacoma" but which is officially called "Rainier." It aims to show the grandest and most accessible of our extinct volcanoes from all points of view. Like the glacial rivers, its text will be found a narrow stream flowing swiftly amidst great mountain scenery. Its abundant ... see all copies from £10.21! new only from £10.21! \| first editions

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