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The beginning of the new millennium has been particularly devastating in terms of natural disasters associated with tectonic plate boundaries, such as earthquakes in Sumatra, Chile, Japan, Tahiti, and Nepal; the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean tsunamis; and volcanoes in Indonesia, Chile, Iceland that have produced large quantities of ash causing major disruption to aviation. In total, half a million people were killed by such natural disasters. These recurring events have increased our awareness of the destructive power of natural hazards and the major risks associated with them. While we have come a long way in the search for understanding such natural phenomena, and although our knowledge of Earth dynamics and plate tectonics has improved enormously, there are still fundamental uncertainties in our understanding of natural hazards. Increased understanding is crucial to improve our capacity for hazard prediction and mitigation. Volume highlights include: Main concepts associated with tectonic plate boundaries Novel studies on boundary-related natural hazards Fundamental concepts that improve hazard prediction and mitigation Plate Boundaries and Natural Hazards will be a valuable resource for scientists and students in the fields of geophysics, geochemistry, plate tectonics, natural hazards, and climate science.


The history of the Royal society of London for the improving of natural knowledge The history of the Royal society of London for the improving of natural knowledge

Автор: Thomas Sprat

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Полный вариант заголовка: «The history of the Royal society of London for the improving of natural knowledge / By Tho. Sprat».


General zoology, or systematic natural history: Vol. 7. Part 2. Birds General zoology, or systematic natural history: Vol. 7. Part 2. Birds

Автор: George Shaw

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Примечание: Общая зоология Полный вариант заголовка: «General zoology, or systematic natural history : Vol. VII. Part II. Birds : with plates from the 1 authorities and most select specimens / by George Shaw, M.D.F.R. & c. ; engraved principally by Mrs. Griffith».


General zoology, or systematic natural history: Vol. 5. Part 2. Pisces General zoology, or systematic natural history: Vol. 5. Part 2. Pisces

Автор: George Shaw

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Примечание: Общая зоология Полный вариант заголовка: «General zoology, or Systematic natural history. Vol. 5, pt. 2, Pt. 2. Pisces».


General zoology, or systematic natural history: Vol. 7. Part 1. Birds General zoology, or systematic natural history: Vol. 7. Part 1. Birds

Автор: George Shaw

Год издания: 

Примечание: Общая зоология Полный вариант заголовка: «General zoology, or Systematic natural history. Vol. 7, pt. 1., pt. 1. Birds».


General zoology, or systematic natural history: Vol. 8. Part 1. Birds General zoology, or systematic natural history: Vol. 8. Part 1. Birds

Автор: George Shaw

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Примечание: Общая зоология Полный вариант заголовка: «General zoology, or, systematic natural history. Vol. 8. Part 1. Birds / by George Shaw ; with plates from the first authorities and most select specimens engraved pricipally by Mrs. Griffith».