The Science Times Book of Natural Disasters,9781558219571

The Science Times Book of Natural Disasters

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ISBN13: 9781558219571
ISBN10: 1558219579
Format: Trade Book
Pub. Date: 2000-03-01
Publisher(s): The Lyons Press
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Summary

Earthquakes, tornadoes, and volcanoes may be as powerful and awe-inspiring as when they were first experienced by humankind, but in the effort to better predict where and when they will next happen, scientists have made some of the most astonishing discoveries. The latest are brought to light in the next collection of writings in the Science Times series.

Readers will learn about the complex set of weather conditions that contribute to tornadoes and microbursts, and the swiftness and severity of the waves of tsunamis as they spread from their geologic epicenter and wash over entire islands. Volcanoes are described as major earth events, with not only devastation in the surrounding areas from hot ash, lava, and mud slides, but also changes in global weather patterns that cause floods in some parts of the world and drought in others. Discover the surprising force of Mother Nature's fury in such phenomena as avalanches, hurricanes, floods, storms, forest fires, sink holes, viral pandemics, and others.

A terrific read for weather and geology buffs, amateur natu

Table of Contents

Introduction 1(2)
Volcanoes
3(40)
When a Volcano Turns Deadly for Those Studying Its Moods
6(6)
William J. Broad
Below Yellowstone, Earth Is on the Boil
12(5)
Sandra Blakeslee
Facing the Peril of Earth's Cauldrons
17(5)
Sandra Blakeslee
Exploring Undersea Birth Throes of a New Hawaiian Island
22(6)
William J. Broad
Ice Sheets Seem Unmoved by the Volcanic Eruptions Below
28(2)
Malcom W. Browne
El Popo's Rumblings Draw Volcanologists to Edge of Danger
30(5)
William J. Broad
U.S. Scientists Get Rare Glimpse of a Russian Volcano ``Lab''
35(4)
Suzanne Possehl
The Gradual Greening of Mount St. Helens
39(4)
John Noble Wilford
Earthquakes
43(26)
Seismologists Debate Los Angeles's Faults
46(6)
Sandra Blakeslee
Hopes for Predicting Earthquakes, Once So Bright, Are Growing Dim
52(5)
Sandra Blakeslee
Bolivia Shakes, and So Does Theory on Deep Quakes
57(5)
William J. Broad
Theory of Plate Movement Marks Zones That Breed Frequent Quakes
62(7)
William J. Broad
Storms and Hurricanes
69(20)
Radar Peeks at Structure Hidden Inside Tornado
71(5)
Malcom W. Browne
Historic Hurricane Could Catch Northeast with Its Guard Down
76(5)
William K. Stevens
Fewer Northeasters Pound U.S., but Punch Is More Powerful
81(3)
William K. Stevens
Storm Warning: Bigger Hurricanes and More of Them
84(5)
William K. Stevens
Climatic Catastrophe
89(40)
Coping with Climate Change; If Climate Changes, Who Is Vulnerable? Panels Offer Some Local Projections
91(6)
William K. Stevens
Warmer, Wetter, Sicker: Linking Climate to Health
97(6)
William K. Stevens
Dead Trees and Shriveling Glaciers as Alaska Melts
103(8)
William K. Stevens
If Climate Changes, It May Change Quickly
111(6)
William K. Stevens
Violent Weather Battering Globe Baffles Experts
117(5)
William K. Stevens
In Ancient Ice Ages, Clues to Climate
122(7)
William K. Stevens
Disasters from the Past
129(34)
New Theory Would Reconcile Views on Dinosaurs' Demise
132(7)
William J. Broad
Many Small Events May Add Up to One Mass Extinction
139(4)
Malcolm W. Browne
Santorini Volcano Ash, Traced Afar, Gives a Date of 1623 B.C.
143(3)
Walter Sullivan
Heavy Volcanic Eras Were Caused by Plumes from the Earth's Core
146(7)
William J. Broad
Study Finds Asteroid Leveled Siberian Area in 1908
153(2)
William J. Broad
Collapse of Earliest Known Empire Is Linked to Long, Harsh Drought
155(8)
John Noble Wilford
Doomsday from Space
163
Asteroid Defense: ``Risk Is Real,'' Planners Say
166
William J. Broad
Scientists Ponder Saving Planet from Earth-Bound Comet
174
William J. Broad
NASA Photographs an Asteroid Giving Earth a Close Shave, Sort of
180
William J. Broad
Meteroids Hit Atmosphere in Atomic-Size Blasts
183
William J. Broad
New Look at Apocalypse: Dying Sun Will Boil Seas and Leave Orbiting Cinder..
189
Malcolm W. Browne

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