Quake Chasers: 15 Women Rocking Earthquake Science

by Lori Polydoros

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Sharing perspectives on their journeys into the physical sciences, these heroes provide readers with advice about overcoming adversity.
 
Quake Chasers: 15 Women Rocking Earthquake Science explores the lives of 15 diverse, contemporary female scientists with a variety of specialties related to earthquake science.
 
Dr. Debbie Weiser travels to communities post-disaster, such as Japan and China, to evaluate earthquake damage in ways that might help save lives during the next Big One. Geologist Edith Carolina Rojas climbs to the top of volcanoes or searches barren deserts for volcanic evidence to measure seismic activity. Geophysicist Lori Dengler works with governments to provide guidance and protection against future tsunamis.
 
With tenacity, intellect, and innovation, these women have crushed obstacles in society, in the lab, and out in the field. Their accomplishments leave aftershocks as they work toward revealing answers to the many riddles that lie behind earthquakes, saving lives by teaching us how to prepare for these terrifying disasters.
 
Young scientists can take away inspiration and advice on following their own dreams like these inspiring women.

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  • ISBN10 1641606460
  • ISBN13 9781641606462
  • Publish Date 26 April 2022
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 16 December 2024
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Chicago Review Press
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 224
  • Language English