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020			_a1569240698
020			_a9781569240694
040			_aNUCLARK _cNUCLARK
050			_aGB 5014 .B66 1994
100			_aWalker, Jane _eauthor
245		4	_aThe book of natural disasters / _c[Jane Walker and Jacqueline Dineen]
260			_aNew York : _bShooting Star Press, _cc1994.
300			_a160 pages : _bcolor illustrations, color maps ; _c30 cm.
365			_bPhp325.00
504			_aIncludes glossary and index.
505			_aVolcanoes / Jane Walker -- Earthquakes / Jane Walker -- Avalanches & landslides / Jane Walker -- Hurricanes & typhoons / Jacqueline Dineen -- Tidal waves & flooding / Jane Walker -- Famine, drought & plagues / Jane Walker.
520			_aThe book explains the science behind these events, the devastation they cause, and the ways they have shaped human history. It also explores the human cost, with sections detailing the impact on populations, communities, and economies. Additionally, the book likely offers insights into disaster preparedness and survival, as well as how modern technology has changed the ways in which we predict, track, and respond to these natural events.
650			_aNATURAL DISASTERS
700			_aDineen, Jacqueline _eco-author
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