TY - BOOK T1 - Tectonic hazards T2 - TSG - Top spec geography A1 - Dunn, Cameron A1 - Degg, Martin R. A2 - Digby, Bob A2 - Warn, Sue LA - English PP - Sheffield PB - Geographical Association YR - 2012 UL - http://glotrec.wdi-staging.gei.de/cat/Record/gei664681638 AB - Tectonic hazards is as very popular topic at GCSE, post 16 and university level. It enthuses countless numbers of students to study the subject further because of it topicality, relevance and ability to link physical and human geography. This book explores the geography of earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunami, set in the context of disaster trends and human response. The physical processes of plate tectonics are investigated in detail in order to understand the key causes of tectonic hazards and how these often translate into tragic disasters. The book briefly reviews the development of plate tectonic science as well as looking forward to examine the consequences of tectonic hazards in a world of increasing population and risk. NO - Mit Kennwort für den Zugriff auf ergänzende Online-Materialien und Quellen von den Top Spec Webseiten NO - For post-16 students investigate specialist geography topics from the AS/A2 specifications and help to bridge the gap between A-level and university NO - Mit Kennwort für den Zugriff auf ergänzende Online-Materialien und Quellen von den Top Spec Webseiten NO - For post-16 students investigate specialist geography topics from the AS/A2 specifications and help to bridge the gap between A-level and university SN - 9781843772576 KW - Schulbuch ER -