Why the Earth Quakes

Aimed at the seismology enthusiast, this book takes the reader on a journey from the Earth's beginnings to recent developments in seismic technology. It explore... » 

Aimed at the seismology enthusiast, this book takes the reader on a journey from the Earth's beginnings to recent developments in seismic technology. It explores the nature of earthquakes and volcanoes, the prediction of their behaviour, and protective measures against them. «