Quake chasers : 15 women rocking earthquake science
Polydoros, Lori, 1968-2022
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Sharing perspectives on their journeys into the physical sciences, these heroes provide readers with advice about overcoming adversity. 'Quake Chasers' 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.
Main title:
Quake chasers : 15 women rocking earthquake science / Lori Polydoros.
Author:
Polydoros, Lori, 1968-, author
Imprint:
Chicago : Chicago Review Press, 2022.
Collation:
224 pages ; 22 cm.
Series title:
Women of power ; 3.
Audience:
Adolescent.
ISBN:
9781641606462 (hbk)
Dewey class:
509.252
Language:
English
BRN:
3142845