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Storms, landslides, earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunami -- all New Zealanders will encounter at least one of these hazards in their lives. Informative, generously illustrated, and written by some of New Zealand's leading scientists, this massively revised and updated edition of Te Papa Press's bestselling title is now more relevant than ever. With all-new information on climate change and the social and emotional impact of disasters, this book is a fascinating encounter and valuable resource on one of the most raw, volatile landscapes in the world.

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Awesome Forces: The Natural Hazards that Threaten

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A Paperback / softback by Geoffrey R.F. Hicks, Hamish Campbell, Eileen McSaveney

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    Publisher: Te Papa Press
    Publication Date: 01/10/2012
    ISBN13: 9781877385872, 978-1877385872
    ISBN10: 1877385875
    Also in:
    Earth Sciences, Geography & Environment Natural disasters Politics, Philosophy & Society Social impact of disasters

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Storms, landslides, earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunami -- all New Zealanders will encounter at least one of these hazards in their lives. Informative, generously illustrated, and written by some of New Zealand's leading scientists, this massively revised and updated edition of Te Papa Press's bestselling title is now more relevant than ever. With all-new information on climate change and the social and emotional impact of disasters, this book is a fascinating encounter and valuable resource on one of the most raw, volatile landscapes in the world.

    Trade Review
    "This is fascinating, sobering stuff and the book is museum publishing at its best: experts in their fields sharing their knowledge in a popular and appealing format." North & South
    "Awesome Forces has instant appeal ... it's a great read." -- New Zealand Listener

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