Volcanoes and Earthquakes and Other Facts about Planet Earth

Ten key bullets of information on tectonic movement are complemented by detailed illustrations and supporting facts in this introduction to volcanoes and earthquakes. Covering the science of geodesy, it includes information about how the shape of the earth is tracked through ground-based surveys and satellites. The origins and effects of volcanoes and earthquakes are explored with detailed vocabulary about the science of catastrophes as well as historical information about famous events.