The big one : the Cascadia earthquakes and the science of saving lives / Elizabeth Rusch.

Portion of title Cascadia earthquakes and the science of saving lives
SeriesScientists in the field
Scientists in the field. ^A567919
Contents The big one -- The mystery of the missing earthquakes -- Sherlock of the marshes -- Clues from the past -- A preposterous theory -- Lessons from landslides -- An ounce of prevention -- A little warning -- The science of saving yourself -- Don't be scared; get your community prepared.
Abstract About earth movement and plate tectonics, and the possibility of earthquakes at the Cascadia Subduction Zone, an area between British Columbia and northern California.
General note"Scientists in the Field / Geology Where Science Meets Adventure"-- Cover.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 70-72) and index.
Interest age level Age 10-12
Interest grade level Grade 4 to 6
Genre/formInstructional and educational works.
Genre/formIllustrated works.
Genre/formJuvenile works.
Genre/formInstructional and educational works.
Genre/formIllustrated works.
LCCN 2019016728
ISBN9780544889040 hardcover
ISBN0544889045 hardcover