California Catastrophes: The Natural Disaster History of the Golden State - Paperback
by Gary Griggs
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Language:EnglishPublisher:University of California PressISBN-13:9780520402102ISBN-10:520402103UPC:9780520402102Book Category:Science, Nature, HistoryBook Subcategory:Earth Sciences, Environmental Conservation & Protection, United StatesBook Topic:Geology, State & LocalSize:8.90 x 5.90 x 1.00 inchesWeight:0.851Product ID:SCC246P9VQ
California Catastrophes: The Natural Disaster History of the Golden State
This comprehensive account of California's numerous and perilous natural disasters explores how a unique combination of forces has affected Californians throughout the state's history and carries a sobering message about our short disaster memories. California has more natural hazards per square mile than any other state, but this hasn't deterred people from moving here. Entire California towns...
Language:EnglishPublisher:University of California PressISBN-13:9780520402102ISBN-10:520402103UPC:9780520402102Book Category:Science, Nature, HistoryBook Subcategory:Earth Sciences, Environmental Conservation & Protection, United StatesBook Topic:Geology, State & LocalSize:8.90 x 5.90 x 1.00 inchesWeight:0.851Product ID:SCC246P9VQ
Gary Griggs is Distinguished Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he has taught for more than fifty years. His research and teaching have focused on natural disasters and the California coast.
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