Introduction to Earth Science: Investigating Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes

Introduction to Earth Science

by Michael Anderson (Editor)

Some of the planets most destructive forcesincluding earthquakes and volcanic activityare caused by the same factors that helped shape much of the Earth as it is today. Plate tectonics, or movement of the Earths outer layers, can occur in a number of different ways and produce a range of results, some minor and others far more considerable or devastating. Distinct maps, interesting sidebars, and annotated illustrations of the Earths layers are included in this volume, which details the motion of the planet and the nature and study of both earthquakes and volcanoes.

88 pages, ebook

First published May 1, 2011

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[Max Thailer · Rating 4 out of 5]

The line that spoke to me was "the sudden shaking of the ground that occurs when masses of rock change position below earths surface is called and earthquake".I like this line because it thought me something new about earthquakes and how they come to be and its so interesting. The second line that speaks to me is "The most explosive eruptions are essentially blasts of steam that create
spectacular displays". I like this line because this line is also so interesting on how valcanoes erupt and like just the wording in the line, for example "Blasts of steam that create spectacular displays". This line is saying that valcaones can be so cool that it create spectacular displays. I would recommend this book because you can learn a lot of things about Plate tectonics, Earthquakes and valcanoes.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overview.