Peace of Mind in Earthquake Country: How to Save Your Home, Business, and Life
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Book Overview
In this updated and expanded third edition, seismic engineer Peter Yanev and risk management consultant Andrew Thompson explain how to prepare one's property to withstand a powerful quake, and how to protect one's family during and after the chaos. Residents of earthquake country learn why and how earthquakes occur, which construction methods are best suited for fault zones, and how to shore up existing buildings to survive the next big one. This comprehensive resource deconstructs complicated insurance policies, maps existing and suspected faults, and demystifies terms like "liquifaction" and "cripple walls."
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:081186183X
ISBN13:9780811861830
Release Date:March 2009
Publisher:Chronicle Books
Length:191 Pages
Weight:1.20 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 8.5" x 10.5"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary
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