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1	Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883 more books like this by Simon Winchester (Read by) 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 $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	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 $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Volcano: The Eruption and Healing of Mount St. Helens more books like this by Patricia Lauber add to wishlist "This spectacular book; Lauber's narrative describing the eruption, aftermath, and gradual return of life to the Mount St. Helens slopes devastated by the 1980 eruption is anchored with stellar color photographs that show each phase of the destruction and healing . . . This is a substantive explanation backed by superb book design".--Booklist, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.32! \| first editions \| SVS
4	San Francisco Is Burning: The Untold Story of the 1906 Earthquake and Fires more books like this by Professor Dennis Smith add to wishlist A former New York City firefighter, Smith details the 1906 earthquake and fire in San Francisco and reveals little known details through the stories of those who lived through the terrible days. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
5	When the Mississippi Ran Backwards: Empire, Intrigue, Murder, and the New Madrid Earthquakes more books like this by Jay Feldman add to wishlist Feldman chronicles how the most powerful series of earthquakes in American history reversed the flow of the Mississippi River, uncovered a seamy murder, and altered the course of the War of 1812. Line drawings throughout. of photos. see all copies from $4.59! new only from $6.70! \| SVS
6	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 $1.99! new only from $17.94! \| first editions \| SVS
7	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 $1.99! new only from $2.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	After the Ruins, 1906 and 2006: Rephotographing the San Francisco Earthquake and Fire more books like this by Mark Klett (Photographer), Philip L Fradkin, Rebecca Solnit add to wishlist How exactly has San Francisco's urban landscape changed in the hundred years since the earthquake and cataclysmic firestorms that destroyed three-quarters of the city in 1906? For this provocative rephotography project, bringing past and present into dynamic juxtaposition, renowned photographer Mark Klett has gone to the same locations pictured in ... see all copies from $7.35! new only from $17.88! \| first editions \| SVS
9	We Are the Earthquake Generation: Where and When the Catastrophes Will Strike more books like this by Jeffrey Goodman add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $99.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	Apocalypse: Earthquakes, Archaeology, and the Wrath of God more books like this by Amos Nur, Dawn Burgess add to wishlist What if Troy was not destroyed in the epic battle immortalized by Homer? What if many legendary cities of the ancient world did not meet their ends through war and conquest as archaeologists and historians believe, but in fact were laid waste by a force of nature so catastrophic that religions and legends describe it as the wrath of god? ... see all copies from $13.98! new only from $19.98! \| SVS
11	The Next New Madrid Earthquake: A Survival Guide for the Midwest more books like this by William Atkinson add to wishlist Scientists who specialize in the study of Mississippi Valley earthquakes say that the region is overdue for a powerful tremor that will cause major damage and undoubtedly some casualties. The inevitability of a future quake and the lack of preparation by both individuals and communities provided the impetus for this book. Atkinson brings together ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
12 view cover	Magnitude 8 more books like this by Philip L Fradkin add to wishlist The archetypal natural disaster defined on the verge of the millennium. To understand the cataclysmic earthquake that will tear California apart one day, Philip L. Fradkin has written a dramatic history of earthquakes and an eloquent guide to the San Andreas Fault, the world's best-known tectonic landscape. The author includes vivid stories of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.61! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	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 $1.99! new only from $2.49! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The Great Earthquake and Firestorms of 1906: How San Francisco Nearly Destroyed Itself more books like this by Philip L Fradkin add to wishlist The first indication of the prolonged terror that followed the 1906 earthquake occurred when a ship steaming off San Francisco's Golden Gate 'seemed to jump clear out of the water.' This gripping account of the earthquake, the devastating firestorms that followed, and the city's subsequent reconstruction vividly shows how, after the shaking ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.19! \| first editions \| SVS
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 $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| SVS
16 view cover	Fire Mountains of the West: The Cascade and Mono Lake Volcanoes more books like this by Stephen L Harris add to wishlist For general readers or seasoned geologists, "Fire Mountains of the West" begins with an introduction to volcanoes, the processes that create them, and the glaciers that sculpt them. Includes photos, bibliography, glossary, and index. High school & older. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.50! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	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 $1.99! new only from $15.44! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Last Day: Wrath, Ruin, and Reason in the Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755 more books like this by Nicholas Shrady add to wishlist Shrady provides not only a vivid account of the Lisbon earthquake of 1755, but also a stimulating survey of the many shock waves it sent throughout Western civilization. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.56! \| first editions \| SVS
19	A Crack in the Edge of the World 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, which 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 $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions
20 view cover	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 $15.71! new only from $52.58!
21 view cover	Earthshaking Science: What We Know (and Don't Know) about Earthquakes more books like this by Susan Elizabeth Hough add to wishlist This is the first book to really make sense of the dizzying array of information that has emerged in recent decades about earthquakes. Susan Hough, a research seismologist in one of North America's most active earthquake zones and an expert at communicating this complex science to the public, separates fact from fiction. She fills in many of the ... see all copies from $2.99! new only from $14.30! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Portrait of Mount St Helens: A Changing Landscape more books like this by Chuck Williams, Stuart Warren add to wishlist View the grandeur and the intimate detail of this beloved mountain as seen by 19th-century painters and pioneers as well as contemporary photographers. see all copies from $2.29! new only from $99.99!
23 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 $5.52! new only from $77.01! \| first editions
24 view cover	Worlds on Fire: Volcanoes on the Earth, the Moon, Mars, Venus and IO more books like this by Charles Frankel add to wishlist Worlds on Fire takes the reader on a fascinating tour of the mightiest volcanoes in the Solar System. From Kilauea volcano in Hawaii and Mount Etna in Sicily, it leaps to the lava fields and rilles of the Moon, retraces the historic footsteps of the Apollo astronauts and describes new volcanic provinces to explore. The three largest volcanoes of ... see all copies from $3.54! new only from $3.54! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Mountains & Volcanoes more books like this by Barbara Taylor add to wishlist This is one of a series which provides an activity-based introduction to geography, with concepts introduced gradually and simply. The activities aim to be both straightforward and enjoyable, and range from building a gushing geyser to designing a Treasure Island map and making a sundial. Panel boxes show real-life analogies, such as showing how ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.96! \| SVS

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