118 pages : color illustrations illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
SERIES
Series Title
The restless Earth
CONTENTS NOTE
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The underlying and shifting Earth --;The what and where of earthquakes --;Earthquake science --;Undersea earthquakes and tsunamis --;Volcanoes across the globe --;Volcano science --;Volcanic hazards and reducing risk --;The future --;Glossary.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Though the Earth's outermost shell is comprised of tectonic plates that are constantly shifting underneath our feet, the ground is usually quiet and still. But sometimes, an earthquake rocks the ground or an explosive volcanic blast causes destruction to surrounding areas. This title explains what triggers earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.