Examines ancient thoughts about earthquakes, the development of seismology, the worst earthquakes and tsunamis, and the future of the science. Includes a timeline, essential facts, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
Content Note
A tale of two quakes -- Early seismic theories -- Renaissance science tackles earthquakes -- Waves and faults -- How are faults and earthquakes related? -- Magnitude and intensity -- Continental drift -- Plate tectonics -- Other consequences of earthquakes -- An evolving science.