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Practical information about dangers around the world. Instant communication from around the world has raised the level of interest in global hazards. Natural disasters receive immediate coverage, and in some cases their effects can be felt across continents. This book is a compelling, richly illustrated guide to the many large-scale natural disasters that affect and afflict life on Earth -- both globally and locally. Written in clear, understandable terms, Firefly Guide to Global Hazards is essential reading for anyone interested in or concerned about the environment, geophysics and political affairs. The book provides concise descriptions of all types of hazards and the threats they pose. Some of the global hazards covered are: Earthquakes, volcanoes, fires Flooding, coastal erosion, tsunami Hurricanes, tornadoes, winds Avalanches, landslides, snow and ice Desertification, drought, famine, diseases Pollution, ozone depletion, global warming Comets, meteorites, mass extinctions The book uses case histories to explain the causes, effects and some of the solutions for each hazard or disaster. Illustrated with 200 color photographs and drawings and more than 100 maps, charts, tables and diagrams, this book is an encyclopedia for the curious and the concerned.

About the Author :
Robert Kovach is Professor of Geophysics at Stanford University, Palo Alto, California. Bill McGuire is Director of the Benfield Hazard Research Centre, University College in London, England.

Review :
As compact as a field guide and as complete as an encyclopedia, this 256-page books is the most fact-dense I've seen. The authors have compiled a comprehensive reference on global events... In summary, for a classroom reference book on global hazards, this book is highly recommended.-- (01/27/2005) Compact and richly illustrated... concise, well-written message... a quick, readable reference on a very wide variety of life-endangering natural hazards... recommended.-- (06/01/2004) Concise but thorough... a wealth of information... outstanding color photographs, computer graphics, diagrams, and charts.-- (06/01/2004) The illustrations are outstanding. The quality and clarity of the written text is also exceptional.-- (06/01/2004) Warning: Do not read this at bedtime! This exhaustive guide... may instill fear in the heart of any thoughtful person by the sheer range of threats.-- (07/01/2004) A great collection of facts and explanations of what we must do to preserve the Earth and its inhabitants.--Allen Staver"American Reference Books Annual, Volume 36" (01/01/2005)


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781552978153
  • Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Firefly Books Ltd
  • Height: 201 mm
  • No of Pages: 256
  • Series Title: Firefly Pocket
  • Weight: 386 gr
  • ISBN-10: 155297815X
  • Publisher Date: 07 Feb 2004
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 16 mm
  • Width: 126 mm


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