An edition of Fragile Earth
(2006)
Fragile Earth
views of a changing world
by Mark Lynas and Collins Publishers
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Last edited by Tom Morris
May 23, 2024 | History
Natural disasters, climate change, the exploitation of the world's resources and human development are changing our planet at a relentless pace. Now, using stunning images from the air, land and space, this large format book brings together the most dramatic natural and man-made events.
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Table of Contents
Restless Earth : natural phenomena (Earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, landslides and avalanches)
Extreme storms : wild weather (Tropical storms, tornadoes, dust storms, snow)
Man-made world : building and development (Creating land, controlling water, expanding cities, travel and transportation)
Damaged world : man's impact (Deforestation, conflict, pollution)
Big thaw : warming world (Polar ice, shrinking glaciers, rising sea level)
Parched Earth : deserts and drought (Advancing deserts, drought and fire, shrinking lakes, drying rivers)
Water's power : coast and flood (Changing coastlines, rivers in flood)
Future views : changing world
Observing change : watching the world (Earth observation).
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Includes index.
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| May 23, 2024 | Edited by Tom Morris | merge authors |
| December 17, 2022 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
| August 12, 2020 | Created by ImportBot | import new book |