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Geothermal Systems and Energy Resources: Turkey and Greece (Sustainable Energy Developments)
by Alper Baba Jochen Bundschuh D. ChandrasekaramIn the region comprising Turkey and Greece, people have been using water from geothermal sources for bathing and washing of clothes since ancient times. This region falls within the Alpine-Himalayan orogenic belt and hence is a locus of active volcanism and tectonism and experiences frequent seismic events. This volcanic and tectonic activity has g
Geothermics
by Vincenzo Pasquale Massimo Verdoya Paolo ChiozziAfter a brief review of global tectonics and the structure of the crust and upper mantle, the basic relations of conductive heat transport and the rock thermal properties are introduced as well as the various methods for measuring thermal conductivity and heat generation due to the decay of radioactive elements. The authors analyze geothermal flow and the thermal state of the lithosphere and deep interior and discuss the fundamental problems related to the formation, upwelling mechanisms, solidification and cooling of magmas. The text presents analytical methods that allow us to gain information on heat and groundwater flow from the analyses of temperature-depth data. It also provides ample data and examples to facilitate understanding of the different topics. This book is useful to researchers and graduate students interested in pure and applied geothermics.
Geothermics
by Vincenzo Pasquale Massimo Verdoya Paolo ChiozziThis book, now in its second edition, offers a comprehensive and modern treatment on the background knowledge of heat transfer processes in the lithosphere. In the light of the success of the first edition, several chapters of the book have been revised and the book has been enriched with a new chapter on geothermal methods used for the inference of past climate changes. The book starts with a brief review of global tectonics and of the structure of the crust and upper mantle. Then the theory of heat conduction as well as the thermal properties and the methods for the determination of thermal conductivity and radiogenic heat are introduced. Subsequently the geothermal flow and the thermal state of the lithosphere and deep interior are analyzed. The formation, upwelling mechanisms, solidification and cooling of magmas, which can be a fundamental heat source in many geothermal systems, are reviewed. Analytical methods used for gaining information on heat and groundwater flow from the analyses of temperature depth data are also covered. Data and practical examples are supplied to facilitate the understanding of the different topics. The book is intended for Earth science graduate students and researchers.
Geothermie
by Kurt Bucher Ingrid StoberDas Buch bietet neben einer Einführung in die Grundlagen der Geothermie und ihre wichtigsten thermischen und hydraulischen Parameter einen Überblick über alle derzeit verfügbaren geothermischen Nutzungssysteme. Dabei behandeln die Autoren nicht nur Fragen der Effizienz und potenzieller Umweltauswirkungen, sie besprechen auch detailliert die Planung, den Bau und Betrieb von Erdwärmesonden, von hydrothermalen Anlagen und von EGS-Systemen. Themen wie der Hydraulik oder der Hydrochemie, d. h. dem Bereich Lösung und Fällung, sind eigene Kapitel gewidmet.
Geothermie
by Ingrid Stober Kurt BucherNach einer Einführung in die Grundlagen der Geothermie werden die wichtigsten thermischen und hydraulischen Parameter in ihrer Bedeutung behandelt. Das nunmehr bereits in der 3., überarbeiteten und aktualisierten Auflage vorliegende Buch gibt einen Überblick über alle derzeit verfügbaren Nutzungssysteme der oberflächennahen und tiefen Geothermie und betrachtet diese bezüglich ihrer Effizienz und potentieller Umweltauswirkungen. Neu aufgenommen in die 3. Auflage wurden geothermische Nutzungen in Hochenthalpie-Gebieten mit Beispielen aus Island, USA und Neuseeland. Im Detail besprochen werden Planung, Bau und Betrieb von Erdwärmesonden, von hydrothermalen Anlagen, von EGS-Systemen und von Hochenthalpie-Nutzungen. Spezielle Kapitel sind der Hydraulik, d.h. der Durchführung und Auswertung hydraulischer Tests, der Hydrochemie, d.h. dem Themenbereich Lösung und Fällung, den geophysikalischen Untersuchungsmethoden an der Erdoberfläche und im Bohrloch sowie dem Abteufen und Ausbau von Tiefbohrungen gewidmet. Mit diesem Buch wird erstmalig die Geothermie in ihrer vollen Breite abgedeckt.
Geothermie
by Ingrid Stober Kurt BucherNach einer Einführung in die Grundlagen der Geothermie werden die wichtigsten thermischen und hydraulischen Parameter in ihrer Bedeutung behandelt. Das nunmehr bereits in der 2., überarbeiteten und aktualisierten Auflage vorliegende Buch gibt einen Überblick über alle derzeit verfügbaren Nutzungssysteme der oberflächennahen und tiefen Geothermie und betrachtet diese bezüglich ihrer Effizienz und potentieller Umweltauswirkungen. Im Detail besprochen werden Planung, Bau und Betrieb von Erdwärmesonden, von hydrothermalen Anlagen und von EGS-Systemen. Spezielle Kapitel sind der Hydraulik, d.h. der Durchführung und Auswertung hydraulischer Tests, und der Hydrochemie, d.h. dem Themenbereich Lösung und Fällung, gewidmet. Mit diesem Buch wird erstmalig die Geothermie in ihrer vollen Breite abgedeckt.
Geothermie
by Ingrid Stober Kurt BucherDieses Buch vermittelt umfassend die Grundlagen und technischen Anwendungen der Geothermie als erneuerbare Energiequelle und zeigt das enorme Potenzial der Erdwärmenutzung als Grundlastenergie für eine umweltfreundliche Energieversorgung auf. Nach einer Einführung in die physikalischen und chemischen Grundlagen der natürlichen geothermischen Energie werden die wichtigsten thermischen und hydraulischen Parameter sowie alle derzeit verfügbaren geothermischen Nutzungssysteme – von oberflächennahen bis zu tiefen Geothermieanlagen – im Detail besprochen. Dies umfasst die Planung, den Bau und Betrieb von Erdwärmesonden, hydrothermalen Anlagen, Untergrundspeichern, EGS-Systemen und Hochenthalpienutzungen. Dabei liegt der Fokus sowohl auf der Effizienz als auch auf den potenziellen Umweltauswirkungen dieser Systeme. In der 4., überarbeiteten und aktualisierten Auflage werden zudem die neuesten Entwicklungen in der Geothermie vorgestellt, wie etwa die Möglichkeiten zur Sektorkopplung durch neu entwickelte Großwärmepumpen und die CO2-Sequestrierung in Hochenthalpie-Anlagen. Besondere Kapitel widmen sich der Hydraulik – inklusive der Durchführung und Auswertung hydraulischer Tests – der Hydrochemie, der Herkunft der Tiefenfluide, der Abschätzung von Reservoirtemperaturen mittels Geothermometern sowie den geophysikalischen Untersuchungsmethoden an der Erdoberfläche und im Bohrloch. Mit dieser Auflage wird die Geothermie erstmalig in ihrer gesamten Breite abgedeckt, und durch praxisnahe Erklärungen bietet das Buch eine wertvolle Grundlage für Forschende, Planer und Anwender im Bereich der geothermischen Energie.
Geotourism in the Middle East (Geoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism)
by Mamoon Allan Ross DowlingThe geotourism industry has grown rapidly in recent years. This book introduces the geotourism industry, its attractions, activities and developments, in selected countries of the Middle East. A number of publications and studies have investigated the nature and scope of the phenomenon of geotourism (tourism which starts from geology) and geotourists worldwide. However, despite the breadth of these studies, few publications have investigated the phenomena in the Middle Eastern countries.Consequently, this book seeks to shed light on the different aspects of geotourism and geo-diversity in the Middle East and provides a number of case studies from this region. It assists in bridging the lacuna in the tourism and geology literature and helps planners, marketers, managers, scholars and researchers to enhance their knowledge about such issues. It outlines opportunities for, as well as barriers to, geotourism development in the Middle East as well as providing recommendations for the advancement of geotourism in the region.
Geotourism Potential of Georgia, the Caucasus: History, Culture, Geology, Geotourist Routes and Geoparks (Geoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism)
by Irakli Gamkrelidze Avtandil Okrostsvaridze Kakhaber Koiava Ferando MaisadzeGeorgia’s territory represents a real “natural geological laboratory,” exposing magmatic, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, ranging from the Neoproterozoic to the Quaternary. After a brief presentation of Georgia’s history and culture, the authors present the stratigraphy, rock types of individual tectonic zones of Georgia, their tectonic structure and paleotectonic reconstructions of the Caucasus.This book describes the three main geotourism routes of Georgia meticulously: 1. Tbilisi-Pasanauri-Kazbegi (along the Georgian Military Road), 2. Tbilisi-Zugdidi-Mestia-Ushguli and 3. Tbilisi-Khashuri-Vardzia, which cross different parts of Fold Systems of the Greater and Lesser Caucasus and Transcaucasian Intermountain area.The following potential geoparks are described in this book: 1. Sataplia dinosaur footprints together with Sataplia and Prometheus caves; 2. Tskaltubo resort-town and mineral water deposit; 3. Borjomi resort-town and mineral water deposit; 4. Kazbegi Quaternary volcanoes and Keli volcanic highland;5. Dariali Paleozoic granitoid massif; 6. Dmanisi hominids site and the Mashavera gorge basaltic flow; 7. Dashbashi canyon; 8.Uplistsikhe rock-cut town and Kvakhvreli cave complex; 9.Udabno - Upper Miocene marine and continental deposits and David Gareja monastery complex;10. Dedoplistskaro - Vashlovani protected areas and mud volcanoes.
The Geotraveller: Geology of Famous Geosites and Areas of Historical Interest
by Roger N. ScoonThis book describes famous geosites and historical localities in national parks and conservation areas from North America, East Africa, and Europe. The geosites include iconic landforms associated with active volcanoes, canyons, glaciated landscapes, natural rock monoliths, and rifts. The potential for geotourism in historical localities such as the famous Greco-Roman antiquities of Greece, Italy, and Turkey, is emphasised.Some of the geosites and historical localities provide evidence that previous civilizations coped with active geology and major climatic cycles, whilst others reveal evidence of famous geological events recognized in history and ancient mythology that helped shape our current civilization.The book assists tour guides and visitors (both geologists and non-specialists) interested in geotourism by providing an understanding of geological processes in the national parks and historical locations with the assistance of photographs and simplified geological maps.
Geotrekking in Southeastern Arabia: A Guide to Locations of World-Class Geology (Special Publications #65)
by Benjamin R. JordanPublished by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Special Publications Series. Geotrekking in Southeastern Arabia presents the world's most diverse geology and reveals some of the unique rocks that were once covered under shallow seas and are now sub-aerially exposed. This guidebook describes various routes that leads to specific locations for viewing the distinctive and world class geology of the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Each route includes specific directions, satellite images, illustrations, and explanations that can help with locating the outstanding geology of the area. Certain sites preseve the world class ophiolites — a section of the Earth's oceanic curst and the underlying upper mantle that has been uplifted and exposed above sea level and often emplaced onto continental crustal rocks, a unique process of the Earth described by plate tectonics. Some salient features of this guidebook include: UAE and Oman are situated in the south east coast of the Arabian Peninsula, which is very well known for its vast reserves of oil and natural gas, hence this book is of great interest to exploration geologists Mountains of the UAE and Oman are the world's largest and best preserved ophiolite – a slice of the deep ocean crust that has been forced by tectonic forces onto a continental crust Within the mountains of these regions are sections of the deep Earth, rarely exposed anywhere – pieces of the Earth's underlying mantle and the lower parts of its oceanic crust Other characteristic features include deep sea sediments and volcanic rocks that were erupted by submarine volcanoes Among mineral ores, cpper deposits were commonly formed at ancient, deep sea, hydrothermal vents Some of the groundwater flowing out of ophiolite rocks reacts with the atmosphere to precipitate calcite and form vast pools of water that appear as blue swimming pools The shallow land and high evaporation conditions in the western region of the UAE forms giant, salt-lined mudcracks and the growth of gypsum clusters called "desert roses" Stromatolites, colonies of cyanobacteria that are probably some of the oldest living species on Earth are also very common in this region Some dunes in UAE rise upto 160 m above evaporative salt plains Rare occurrence of 100 million-year-old pillow lavas, which form underwater, uniquely preserved as if they erupted yesterday Many other geologic marvels exist in a region known more for its oil and gas geology
GEOValue: The Socioeconomic Value of Geospatial Information
by Jamie B. Kruse Joep Crompvoets Francoise PearlmanQuantifying the social and economic value that geospatial information contributes to modern society is a complex task. To construct reliable and consistent valuation measures requires an understanding of the sequence of processes that starts with data acquisition, and leads to decision-makers’ choices that impact society. GEOValue explores each step in this complex value chain from the viewpoint of domain experts spanning disciplines that range from the technical side of data acquisition and management to the social sciences that provide the framework to assess the benefit to society. The book is intended to provide foundational understanding of the techniques and complexities of each step in the process. As such it is intended to be assessable to a reader without prior training in data acquisition systems, information systems, or valuation methods. In addition, a number of case studies are provided that demonstrate the use of geospatial information as a critical input for evaluation of policy pertaining to a wide range of application areas, such as agricultural and environmental policy, natural catastrophes, e-government and transportation systems.
Geowissenschaften: Die Dynamik Des Systems Erde
by Christian Robert Romain BousquetDieses Lehrbuch bildet in einem Band mit über 800 erklärenden Grafiken und anschaulichen Fotos eine Synthese aller Themen rund um die Geowissenschaften. Die beiden Autoren Christian Robert und Romain Bousquet entwerfen ein umfassendes und kohärentes Bild der Entwicklung unseres Planeten von seinen Anfängen bis hin zu seinem heutigen Zustand. Nach einer grundlegenden Einführung behandelt das Werk vier große Themen: Es beginnt mit der Entstehung des Planeten Erde vom Aufbau des Weltalls bis zur Mineralogie und Stabilität der Materialen. Im zweiten Teil folgen die Kennzeichen der Dynamik der Erde und deren Untersuchung mit geophysikalischen und strukturgeologischen Methoden. Im dritten Teil geht es um den Kreislauf der Gesteine und Gebirgsbildungsprozesse. Abschließend behandeln die Autoren die Rohstoffe der Erde. Im gesamten Werk stellen sie die grundlegenden Aussagen neuen Erkenntnissen und Theorien gegenüber. Ein wichtiges Referenzwerk für Studierende der Geowissenschaften sowie Lehrende und Forschende.
Gerardus Mercator: Father of Modern Mapmaking
by Ann HeinrichsMercator was destined to be one of the most famous mapmakers in history. Before his time, many maps were as much about myths as geographical reality, filled with exotic creatures and fabled lands. But he turned cartography, or map-making, into a science. He based his maps on firsthand reports, using mathematical calculations whenever possible to pinpoint locations.
German Military Geology and Fortification of the British Channel Islands During World War II (Advances in Military Geosciences)
by Edward P. F. RoseThis volume discusses how the German armed forces made effective use of military geologists to assist their fortification of the Channel Islands after their capture from the British in 1940. The book presents a unique case history of German geologist expertise applied to British terrain, intended to make the Islands into an impregnable fortress that postwar would remain a permanent outpost of the German state. In doing so, the book explains why the Channel Islands constitute a ‘classic’ location for British geology; how German armed forces made far greater military use of geologists than either their British or American opponents; and the legacy of fortifications that may conveniently be seen by tourists today – fortifications bypassed by Allied forces that liberated nearby Normandy after D-Day in June 1944, and surrendered intact at the end of the War in Europe in May 1945.
German Radioactive Waste: Changes in Policy and Law (Routledge Focus on Environment and Sustainability)
by Robert RybskiThis book presents the universal issue of radioactive waste management from the perspective of the German legal system, analysing how lawmakers have responded to the problem of nuclear waste over the course of the last seventy years. In this book, Robert Rybski unwraps and explains the perplexing legal and social issues related to radioactive waste. He takes readers through the entire ‘life-cycle’: from the moment that radioactive material is classified as radioactive waste, through to the period of interim storage, and right up to its final disposal. However, this last step in radioactive waste management (that of final disposal) has not yet been achieved in Germany, or anywhere in the world, and has been the subject of hefty public debate for dozens of years. As a result, the book analyses the most recent regulations in place to enable final disposal. This book will be of interest to energy policy experts, academics and professionals who work in the area of nuclear energy.
Germans in the Antarctic
by Cornelia LüdeckeWhile science was usually at the forefront of German Antarctic expeditions, research into the Southern Polar region always had a political or economic component, whether it was about resource use or securing areas of influence.Cornelia Lüdecke presents the course of the three German Antarctic expeditions from 1901-03, 1911-12 and 1938/39 with their partly dramatic turns and twists and provides insights into everyday life under extreme conditions.She also evaluates unpublished material from the archives and private estates of the expedition members. She looks at the expeditions from a scientific and political point of view and also deals with the myths associated with the "Schwabenland" expedition during the National Socialist era.Finally, the author describes German south polar research after World War II, which took different paths in the German Democratic Republic and in the Federal Republic of Germany, and gives an outlook on future research. For the first time, this book presents the history of the Germans in Antarctica in a factual and informative way for the general public. With numerous pictures, some of which have never been published before.
Germany: Geographies of Complexity (World Regional Geography Book Series)
by Olaf Kühne Florian WeberThis book addresses the highly differentiated spatial, social, cultural and demographic structure(s) of Germany, with a particular focus on the reciprocal relations between different levels of spatial development. The historical development of Germany serves as a background in order to provide context for the development of spatially relevant ideas and ideals (whether in relation to politics, landscape, or culture). In this regard, questions of divergence and convergence become highly salient. The book makes the complexity of spatial and social developments in Germany comprehensible. The neopragmatic approach adopted here allows bringing together different theoretical strands while providing a basis for independent regional geographic research at the same time. Beginning with an overview of the physical structures of Germany which provides the material point of departure for the societal development of Germany, key aspects of the German history are discussed. Particular attention is paid to the reciprocal influence between material substrate and notions of landscape. Here, specific ‘German’ trajectories of aesthetic and normative conceptions of landscape become clear. A common theme throughout the book are questions of divergence and of efforts towards convergence, which become evident when considering past and present economic, political, and demographic developments. Efforts to tackle current challenges, such as adapting to climate change and mitigating it, or securing raw materials, also become apparent. The complexity of spatial processes in Germany is illustrated in case study regions dealing with the challenges of structural change in traditional industrial regions (such as the Ruhr area), or e.g. efforts of Berlin to position and find itself as the capital of a unified Germany. Overall, the book shows how theory-driven regional geographic research can make spatiotemporal complexities tangible and comprehensible.
The Geroch-Held-Penrose Calculus: Fundamentals and Applications (SpringerBriefs in Physics)
by Pedro Bargueño Ernesto ContrerasThis book offers a primer on the fundamentals and applications of the Geroch-Held-Penrose (GHP) calculus, a powerful formalism designed for spacetimes that occur frequently in the teaching of General Relativity. Specifically, the book shows in detail the power of the calculus when dealing with spherically symmetric spacetimes. After introducing the basics, a new look at all the classical spherically symmetric black hole solutions is given within the GHP formalism. This is then employed to give new insights into the Tolman-Oppenheimer-Volkoff equations for stellar structure, including a derivation of new exact anisotropic fluid solutions. Finally, a re-writing of some essential features of black hole thermodynamics within the GHP formalism is performed. The book is based on the authors' lecture notes, used in their undergraduate and graduate lectures and while supervising their upper undergraduate and graduate students. To fully benefit from this concise primer, readers only need an undergraduate background in general relativity.
Geschäftsmodell Nachhaltigkeit: Ökologische und soziale Innovationen als unternehmerische Chance
by Klaus-Michael AhrendDieses Praxishandbuch vermittelt, neben den theoretischen Grundlagen für die Bewertung von Nachhaltigkeit, eine positive Haltung zu ökologischen und sozialen Geschäftsmodellen. Nachhaltigkeit ist dabei mehr als eine gesellschaftliche Anforderung oder eine philanthropische Erwägung. Vielmehr ist sie eine unternehmerische Chance für Neugründungen und für etablierte Unternehmen. Für beide Zielgruppen stellt dieses Buch einen integrierten Ansatz für die Entwicklung von nachhaltigen Geschäftsmodellen bei Neugründungen und bei etablierten Unternehmen zur Verfügung. Mit über 1.600 Beispielen nachhaltiger Geschäftsmodelle aus verschiedenen Branchen wird es zu einem wichtigen Berater für jede Unternehmerin und jeden Unternehmer. In der aktualisierten Neuauflage wurden neben zahlreichen weiteren Beispielen nachhaltiger Geschäftsmodelle auch Interviews mit Vertreterinnen und Vertretern des Zentrums für nachhaltige Wirtschafts- und Unternehmenspolitik der Hochschule Darmstadt (ZNWU) ergänzt.
Gesteinskunde: Ein Leitfaden für Einsteiger und Anwender
by Ulrich SebastianDas vorliegende Buch vermittelt einen leicht verständlichen Überblick über das Gebiet der Petrographie. Einsteiger werden nicht durch theoretisches Detailwissen überfordert oder gar abgeschreckt, sondern erlangen schnell ein Grundwissen in Mineralogie mit den wichtigsten gesteinsbildenden Mineralen, Petrographie mit den häufigsten Gesteinen, technischer Gesteinskunde mit den Eigenschaften der Gesteine, die für die Verwendung wichtig sind. Instruktive Fotos, Übersichten und Schaubilder erleichtern das Lernen und Verstehen. Sie sind ein hervorstechendes Merkmal des Werkes und machen es zu einem hilfreichen Begleiter für alle Praktiker und Wiedereinsteiger, welche die Petrographie sonst eher selten benötigen. Das Buch ist in einen klassisch-petrographischen und einen angewandten Abschnitt geteilt. So kann jeder Nutzer die Gesichtspunkte der Gesteinskunde auswählen, die ihn besonders interessieren. Die nun bereits 5. Auflage wurde gemäß den letzten Normenänderungen aktualisiert und insbesondere mit Flashcards zum individuellen Lernen und Überprüfen der Inhalte ausgestattet sowie um wenige Unterkapitel ergänzt. Gesteinskunde – Ein Leitfaden für Einsteiger und Anwender richtet sich an Schüler und Studierende von Fach- und Hochschulen, an Profis wie Bauingenieure, Techniker und Geowissenschaftler sowie an interessierte Laien.
Gesundheitsressource Wald (essentials)
by Joachim RathmannJoachim Rathmann stellt die interdisziplinären Bezüge von Wäldern und menschlicher Gesundheit dar. Wälder stellen zahlreiche Ökosystemleistungen für das Überleben, das Wohlbefinden und die Erhaltung und Stärkung von Gesundheit von Menschen zur Verfügung. Wälder bieten multisensorische Erholungsräume und können daher als eine Ressource angesehen werden, die sowohl auf körperliche, mentale und soziale Aspekte von Gesundheit positiv wirkt. Der Autor bereitet natur-, sozial,- und geisteswissenschaftliche Untersuchungen für eine breit gefächerte Leserschaft verständlich, anschaulich und übersichtlich auf.
Get Involved in an Environmental Club! (Join the Club)
by Lisa J. AmstutzPassionate about the environment? If so, an environmental club might be the right fit for you! Find out what it takes to join an environmental club or start your own, including information on membership, meetings, and activities. Together, you and your fellow members can participate, create, and most importantly, have fun. Take the plunge, join the club, and get involved!
Get Outside!: How Humans Connect with Nature (Orca Footprints #30)
by Leah PayneWe know spending time in nature is good for us, but why? And how did people become so disconnected from the natural world, anyway? Get Outside! How Humans Connect with Nature explores the important relationship between people and nature. It asks big questions, like Are humans part of nature or separate from it? and Do all people have equal access to nature? By discussing global issues such as the climate crisis and environmental racism, the book shows us that, by strengthening our relationship with the natural world, we can learn how to take care of the environment and to let the environment take care of us too. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Get Ready!: How to Prepare for and Stay Safe after a Pacific Northwest Earthquake
by Deb MollerThe definitive guide to getting ready for and staying safe after a major earthquake in the Pacific Northwest. FEMA recommends being prepared for two weeks of self-sufficiency after it occurs, and this handbook will show you how with clear, informative, and easy-to-implement steps.Recent seismic activity has made national headlines and underscored the fact that the Cascadia fault line off the coast of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and Northern California is overdue for a major earthquake. And when it happens, living conditions could be akin to those in the mid-nineteenth century. This handbook covers the supplies you need to stay safely in place, including water, food (and food prep), first aid, sanitation, health and hygiene needs, shelter and bedding, and light/fire. It also includes lists of what to purchase and how to store it, as well as simple excercises to gain confidence in perfoming necessary tasks. Learn what to do during and immediately after an earthquake, how to develop a reunification plan, and how to communicate when basic infrastructure is down. It also addresses the particular concerns of those living in coastal areas (the tsunami zone) as well as those outside of the severe impact zone. It covers long-term ways to stay safe without modern conveniences and a crash course in survival techniques should the quake happen before all preparations are complete. Get Ready! presents information in clear, practical, and managable steps, equipping the reader with the skills to care for themselves and their loved ones should a major earthquake hit. And when it does, the internet will not be an option, making this reference handbook invaluable. If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you need Get Ready!