Chapter 1
The puzzle pieces beneath our feet
Chapter 2
When mountains blow their tops
Chapter 3
Shaking things up down below
Chapter 4
Coexisting with a restless planet
Ch 4 · Coexisting with a restless planet
artiteacher In Tokyo and San Francisco, buildings use underground base isolation systems and suspended tuned mass dampers to counteract earthquake sway.
Quiz
What is the purpose of a tuned mass damper installed in skyscrapers like Taipei 101?
artiteacher Geothermal plants pump water near hot volcanic rocks to generate steam and electricity.
Quiz
Which European island nation generates nearly all of its home heating and a large portion of its electricity from geothermal energy?
Fun Fact
Diamond delivery: Deep volcanic eruptions called kimberlite pipes are responsible for bringing diamonds from deep in the Earth's mantle up to the surface.
Quiz
Which gas emission is closely monitored by volcanologists because a sudden increase often signals that magma is rising?
Quiz
Which volcanic eruption in 1991 was successfully predicted by scientists, allowing for a massive evacuation that saved thousands of lives?
Quiz
Which rich minerals are commonly found in weathered volcanic ash, making it excellent for agriculture?
Quiz
Why are the slopes of active volcanoes, such as Mount Etna in Italy, often densely populated despite the eruption risks?