Investigating Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes
Author | : Britannica Educational Publishing |
Publisher | : Britannica Educational Publishing |
Total Pages | : 89 |
Release | : 2011-05-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781615305537 |
ISBN-13 | : 161530553X |
Rating | : 4/5 (53X Downloads) |
Download or read book Investigating Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes written by Britannica Educational Publishing and published by Britannica Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.