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Discover the profound, surprising, and instructive tales embedded within the tragic earthquakes and tsunamis of the years 1755, 1906, 1960, 1985, 2004, 2011, and 2023. Uncover the impact these events have had on our understanding of the planet we call home and explore how they shaped the destinies of entire nations.
In this book, you'll delve into the intriguing connection between seismic events and human missions to the Moon and Mars; pondering the warnings they carry for our future. As seismic risks on Earth escalate and humanity extends its reach into space, these challenges become pivotal for both current and future seismologists.
Lastly, this book will allow you to embark on a riveting journey through the seismic tapestry of our past, present, and the uncharted territories of our future.
Contents
Prologue.- Interesting But Naive.- Earthquakes - a Short introduction for almost everybody.- Lisbon November 1, 1755 - awakening.- From Naive Views to Modern Science.- San Francisco 1906 - USA versus Earthquakes.- Chile 1960 - when the Earth Rings Like a Bell.- Incredible Mexico 1985 - Destruction at a Distance.- Ancient Witnesses of Medieval Earthquakes.- Apocalyptic Tsunamis in Sumatra and Japan.- Turkey - Tragic Surprises and Tense Anticipation.- An optimistic View in the End - Seismometers on the Moon and Mars.- Earthquakes and Seismology of the Future.- Small Earthquake Dictionary.- References.
