Erickson, Jon, 1948-

Quakes, eruptions, and other geologic cataclysms / Jon Erickson. - New York : Facts on File, c1994. - x, 198 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm. - Changing earth series . - Erickson, Jon, 1948- Changing earth. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-185), glossary, and index.

The dynamic earth -- Earthquakes -- Volcanic eruptions -- Earth movements -- Catastrophic collapse -- Floods -- Dust storms -- Glaciers -- Impact cratering -- Mass extinctions.

School Library Journal. Wilson's Public Library. Wilson's Senior High School.

Explores the varied processes behind (or beneath) all of the major geologic hazards, from earthquakes and volcanoes to floods and landslides; from dust storms and glaciation to meteor showers and mass extinctions.

Adult. Young Adult Follett Library Resources.

0816029490 (alk. paper) : $24.95

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Natural disasters.
Natural disasters.

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