Geological Hazards: A Sourcebook

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An introduction to the scientific principles behind various geological processes to explain how and why they can sometimes be dangerous to humans, this sourcebook contains numerous examples of famous or recent geological disasters. The text provides contemporary scientific information on all major types of geological disasters, such as volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunami, as well as on such less common events as sinkholes and asteroid impacts. Each chapter contains a list of additional resources including books, journal articles, web sites and contact information for relevant organizations.

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[E]xplains to high school and college students, teachers, journalists, and general readers how the natural processes of the planet are sometimes hazardous to humans. * SciTech Book News *
The author intended this as a reference resource, and while it could serve as such, I also think it would serve very nicely as a non-majors geology textbook. This book is a well worth adding to any collection that serves a population interested in geology, since is can serve in a variety of roles, given it's well written and interesting content. * E-STREAMS *
This is a useful resource for any earth science curriculum. Recommended. * Library Media Connection *
Students will be intrigued by this discussion of natural processes that are often hazardous to humans. The scientific principles behind geological hazards are discussed, as well as when, where and why certain hazardous and disastrous events have taken palce. . . . [T]his will be a good starting point for a student.[R]ecommended. * Gale Reference for Students *

Author Bio

TIMOTHY M. KUSKY is a professor at St. Louis University in Missouri, where he teaches courses in geologic hazards, environmental geology, structural geology, remote sensing, tectonics, and Precambrian crustal evolution.