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Earthshaking science : what we know (and don't know) about earthquakes Cover Image Book Book

Earthshaking science : what we know (and don't know) about earthquakes

Hough, Susan Elizabeth 1961- (Author).

Summary: Although some questions remain unanswered, a great deal has been learned on issues of critical importance such as earthquake prediction, seismic hazard assessment and ground motion prediction. This book tackles these issues.

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  • ISBN: 0691118191 (pbk.)
  • ISBN: 9780691118192 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: print
    xvi, 238 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, c2004.

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-230) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: 1. The plate tectonics revolution -- 2. Sizing up earthquakes -- 3. Earthquake interactions -- 4. Ground motions -- 5. The Holy Grail of earthquake prediction -- 6. Mapping seismic hazard -- 7. A journey back in time -- 8. Bringing the science home.

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Middle Georgia Regional Library:
      Marshallville Public Library 		551.22 HOUGH S ( Send Text)
 31033008342713 Adult Nonfiction Available
Newton County Library System:
      Covington Branch Library 		551.22 HOUGH ( Send Text)
 31036000615176 ADULT Available
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