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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 $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
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 $1.99! new only from $2.49! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Scimitar SL-2 more books like this by Patrick Robinson add to wishlist The "New York Times" bestselling author of "Barracuda 945" is back with his most shocking "what if" scenario yet: a terrorist hatches a bold plan to blow up a volcano and devastate America. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.89! \| first editions \| SVS
4	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 $5.43! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Hill of fire more books like this by Thomas P Lewis add to wishlist When the Mexican volcano Paricutin erupted, the lives of the people who lived nearby were abruptly changed. Spanish translation. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Into the Volcano more books like this by Don Wood add to wishlist Sumno and Duffy pugg (brothers) are told they must travel to a volcanic island to help an aunt they have never met. When they arrive on the island, they soon discover that their mysterious auntie is up to no good. They are sent on an expedition that take them on a wild boat ride straight into an errupting volcano. Facing extreme danger, they hike ... see all copies from $7.21! new only from $12.37! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Vesuvius Prophecy more books like this by Greg Cox, Scott Peters (Creator), Rene Echevarria (Creator) add to wishlist Maia Skouris, a 4400 with the ability to foresee the future, has a vision of Mt. Rainier's imminent eruption--and the total destruction of Seattle. Now NTAC agents Tom Baldwin and Diana Skouris must find the elusive D.B. Cooper, a 4400 with the ability to cause seismic events. Original. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.22! \| first editions \| SVS
8	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 $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
9	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 $42.30! \| first editions \| SVS
10	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 $1.99! new only from $60.15! \| first editions
11 view cover	No Apparent Danger: The True Story of a Volcano's Deadly Power more books like this by Victoria Bruce (Read by) add to wishlist Victoria Bruce retells the story of Galeras--the Columbian volcano that erupted in 1993 killing nine researchers--with the tenacity of an investigative reporter. She contests Stanley Williams' account of the events at Galeras, and to support her argument brings in the history of Nevado Del Ruiz--an earlier volcanic eruption that erased an entire ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	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 $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
13 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 $24.98! new only from $44.00!
14 view cover	Vulcan's Forge more books like this by Jack B Du Brul add to wishlist A geologist, Philip Mercer, attempts to thwart a KGB plot to cover up the effects of a 1950s nuclear disaster. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.49! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 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 $18.07! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Fountain of Secrets more books like this by Josie Litton add to wishlist From the "New York Times" bestselling author of "Come Back to Me" comes the second novel in her lush and sensual Fountain trilogy. Original. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Magic School Bus Blows It's Top: A Book about Volcanoes more books like this by Scholastic Books, Gail Herman, Joanna Cole add to wishlist Once again, Ms. Frizzle gets her class right in the "thick" of things--this time, they're right in the thick ooze of an underwater volcano's magma chamber! As Arnold and Carlos watch from a raft above, the Magic School Bus "erupts" with the magma and lava, and lands atop a brand-new island! Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	How to Twist a Dragon's Tale: The Heroic Misadventures of Hiccup the Viking more books like this by Cressida Cowell add to wishlist Someone has stolen the Fire Stone. Now the volcano on Volcano Island has become active and the tremors are hatching the eggs of the Exterminator dragons. Can Viking hero Hiccup return the Fire Stone in time to save the Tribes from being wiped out by the Exterminators? Illustrations. see all copies from $4.95! new only from $5.84! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	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 $3.75! new only from $19.00! \| first editions
20	The Jupiter effect more books like this by John R Gribbin add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.80! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	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 $12.16! new only from $26.95! \| first editions
22 view cover	Climate and the affairs of men more books like this by Nels Winkless, Iben Browning add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions
23 view cover	Volcanoes more books like this by Franklyn Mansfield Branley add to wishlist An exploration of volcanoes including how they are formed and how their eruptions effect the earth. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.97! \| first editions \| SVS
24 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 $1.99! new only from $2.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 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 $8.99! new only from $13.83! \| SVS

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