Encyclopedia of Earth and Space Science
- ISBN-10
- 1438128592
- ISBN-13
- 9781438128597
- Category
- Reference
- Pages
- 873
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010
- Publisher
- Infobase Publishing
- Authors
- Timothy M. Kusky, Katherine E. Cullen
Description
Provides a comprehensive reference for Earth and space sciences, including entries on climate change, stellar evolution, tsunamis, renewable energy options, and mass wasting.
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