Project Gutenberg 2013-07-27 Public domain in the USA. 348 Houston, Edwin J. (Edwin James) 1847 1914 Houston, Edwin James 07036868 The Wonder Book of Volcanoes and Earthquakes Produced by Chris Curnow, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Wonder Book of Volcanoes and Earthquakes" by Edwin J. Houston is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the fascinating phenomena of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, detailing specific events, geological facts, and historical instances to enhance understanding of these natural occurrences. The exploration of eruptions, such as the notorious Krakatoa event of 1883, serves as a focal point in the text. At the start of the book, the author introduces the catastrophic eruption of Krakatoa in 1883, providing geographical context and detailing the island's characteristics within the Sunda Islands chain. The narrative begins with descriptions of ominous pre-eruption signs, such as rumbling noises and tremors felt by nearby inhabitants. As the eruption unfolds, the catastrophic effects are highlighted: sounds traveled thousands of miles, immense waves wreaked havoc, and ash clouds darkened skies, leading to loss of life and widespread panic. This dramatic introduction sets the tone for a comprehensive study of volcanology and seismology that follows, aiming to entertain and educate readers about the wonders and dangers of these powerful natural processes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/43320/43320-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Earthquakes Volcanoes QE Text Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming 689029 2025-08-17T12:08:58.376451 text/html 663278 2024-10-23T17:21:51 text/html 5315133 2025-08-17T12:09:10.204346 application/epub+zip 5320915 2025-08-17T12:09:01.203415 application/epub+zip 314036 2025-08-17T12:08:59.211470 application/epub+zip 5339643 2025-08-17T12:09:16.346408 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5267908 2025-08-17T12:09:07.945472 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 452556 2022-09-19T18:13:00.663370 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 617665 2025-08-17T12:08:56.937431 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 597753 2024-10-23T17:21:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16410 2025-08-17T12:09:16.511324 application/rdf+xml 24156 2025-08-17T12:08:59.335446 image/jpeg 3584 2025-08-17T12:08:59.276445 image/jpeg 5209940 2025-08-17T12:08:58.639452 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia