plate tectonics

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Plate tectonics

2005
Presents a concise study of plate tectonics, and examines continental drift, earthquake disasters around the world, and more.

Dance of the continents

1999
Describes the development of geological theory from the ancient Greek philosophers to the discovery of plate tectonics, which explains the forming of geological structures.

Plate tectonics

earth's shifting crust
1991
Discusses the history and development of tectonic theory; how tectonics helps scientists predict earthquakes and volcanic eruptions; and how engineers can apply this knowledge to mining, cartography, and designing buildings.

Moving continents

our changing earth
1990
Describes the theory of plate tectonics and the various forces that continue to change the surface of the earth. Discusses the history of the theory as well as evidence that seems to dispute it.

Ring of Fire

2003
Brief exploration of the ring of volcanoes around the Pacific ocean called the "Ring of Fire.".

When giant mammals thundered

the Cenozoic era
2006
Presents an introduction to prehistoric North America, providing information on the Cenozoic Era, describing the land forms, environmental conditions, and creatures who roamed this territory over twenty million years ago.

Plates

restless earth
2003
Discusses plate tectonics, the theory that the surface of the earth is always moving, and the connection of this phenomenon to earthquakes and volcanoes.

How does an earthquake become a tsunami?

2010
Provides an overview of how an earthquake becomes a tsunami. Describes what causes earthquakes; where fault lines, tectonic plates, and volcanoes are located; the effects of the 2004 tsunami; and how to prevent loss of life from tsunamis. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and sources of additional information.

Investigating plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanoes

2012
Some of the planets most destructive forces including earthquakes and volcanic activity are caused by the same factors that helped shape much of the Earth as it is today. Plate tectonics, movement of the Earth's outer layers, can occur in a number of different ways and produce a range of results, some minor and others far more devastating.

Plate tectonics, volcanoes, and earthquakes

2011
Explores the nature, causes, and effects of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, describes the process of plate tectonics, and examines various volcanic and earthquake activity around the world.

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