Quake Chasers 15 Women Rocking Earthquake Science - Women of Power

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.Women of Power. Bold books to inspire bold moves.  Women of Power is a timely, inclusive, international, modern biography series that profiles 15 diverse, modern women who are changing the world in their field while empowering others to follow their dreams.

ISBN:	9781641606462
Publisher:	Chicago Review Press
Imprint:	Chicago Review Press
Published date:	26 Apr 2022
DEWEY:	509.252
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	224
Weight:	356g
Height:	145mm
Width:	224mm
Spine width:	21mm

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