02265cam a22003133u 4500 47340 UtSlPG 20260610134104.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QE Shedlock, Kaye M. Earthquakes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-11-13 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Earthquakes" by Kaye M. Shedlock and L. C. Pakiser is a scientific publication written in the late 20th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the causes, effects, and historical significance of earthquakes, while also discussing advances in earthquake science and safety measures. It aims to demystify earthquakes, presenting them as natural phenomena that can be studied and understood. The content of the book spans various aspects of earthquakes, from their geological origins and mechanisms to their historical occurrences and impacts on society. Shedlock and Pakiser detail how earthquakes result from the movement of tectonic plates and describe different types of faults and their characteristics. They also highlight significant historical earthquakes, including the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 and the Alaska earthquake of 1964, emphasizing their devastating effects. Additionally, the authors discuss methodologies for measuring and predicting earthquakes, as well as strategies for mitigating their impact through better construction practices and preparedness. Overall, "Earthquakes" serves as both an informative resource on seismic activity and a call to action for improving earthquake resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Earthquakes -- United States Pakiser, L. C. (Louis Charles), 1919- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47340 88179 88179