Raging Planet: Earthquakes, Volcanoes and the Tectonic Threat to Life on Earth

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Raging Planet: Earthquakes, Volcanoes and the Tectonic Threat to Life on Earth McGuire, Bill Summary We talk about 'solid ground', but in fact the earth beneath our feet is far fro m quiet. We talk about 'solid ground', but in fact the earth beneath our feet is far from quiet. Over three thousand active volcanoes are scattered across the earth's surface. Some are in a state of semipermanent eruption, while others lie ominously silent for centuries or millennia. Our planet is rattled and shaken by half a million earthquakes every year. Many are so tiny that they are only detectable with scientific instruments, but others are vicious enough to flatten entire cities, with catastrophic results. Raging Planet is a gripping analysis of the global tectonic instability which puts every one of us at risk from some of Nature's most powerful forces. Perfect for fans of Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Volcanoes, Earthquakes & Tectonics, Nature, Popular Science. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 144 pages · Hardcover By McGuire, Bill Details ISBN: 9781840923599 Author: McGuire, Bill Format: Hardcover Pages: 144 Language: English Publication date: 15 May 2002 Condition: New About the authors McGuire, Bill and Bill McGuire More about this book Reviews Raging Planet is a gripping analysis of the global tectonic instability which puts every one of us at risk from some of Nature's most powerful forces. Show more