Unquiet Earth

Author: Su Bob
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: John Gribbin, the series editor, is an internationally renowned writer, radio host, journalist, and scientist, and a member of the Royal Society of Literature in the UK. Gribbin is widely celebrated for his popular science works, having authored over 50 books. Although the ground may seem solid and unshakable, the Earth has actually been in a state of constant change. Some effects of this imperceptible slow movement, such as volcanoes and earthquakes, are catastrophic. Su Bob, editor of Earth Scientist and Astronomy & Geophysics, tells how our planet has evolved since its formation 4.6 billion years ago and shows the state of the ever-changing surface and the molten layers beneath. This book combines vivid illustrations with professional yet accessible text, explaining the most important scientific topics of today more clearly than ever before.