Plate tectonics
Subtitle: earth's shifting crust
By: by Sean M. Grady.
Series: The Encyclopedia of discovery and invention
Publisher: Lucent Books
Published: 1991
Place of publication: San Diego, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 96
Subjects: Plate tectonics -- Juvenile literature.; Plate tectonics.
Description: Discusses the history and development of tectonic theory; how tectonics helps scientists predict earthquakes and volcanic eruptions; and how engineers can apply this knowledge to mining, cartography, and designing buildings.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 89-90) and index.