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The great quake by henry fountain sarah anne carter. How the biggest earthquake in north america changed our understanding of the planet, henry fountain tells the story of what is. Sold by yukon book company and ships from amazon fulfillment. In his first book, new york times reporter and editor fountain combines scientific expertise and human interest storytelling to detail the devastation wreaked by the massive 1964 earthquake and explain why it hasnt gotten more attention and has been all but forgotten less than. Nov 18, 2017 the great quake by henry fountain offers a narrative on a major natural disaster in alaska. A science writer at the new york times, fountain explains how this devastating earthquake changed the way we understand the earths crust.

Aug 08, 2017 the great quake explains how one of north americas worst recent natural disasters led to a fascinating insight. July 26, 2017 science writer henry fountain says the deadly quake that shook alaska in 1964 was so loud some thought it was the beginning of world war iii. In cannon beach, described by author henry fountain in his new book the great quake. The great quake by henry fountain offers a narrative on a major natural disaster in alaska.

How the biggest earthquake in north america changed our understanding of the planet by henry fountain. How the biggest earthquake in north america changed our understanding. In a compelling tale of disaster, resilience, and scientific discovery, new york times journalist and yale graduate henry fountain tells the story of the biggest recorded earthquake in the history of north america in his new book, the great quake. The great quake how the biggest earthquake in north america changed our understanding of the planet by henry fountain illustrated. Henry fountain talked about his book the great quake. Chicago turabian author date citation style guide fountain, henry. The great quake ebook by henry fountain rakuten kobo. He also did extensive interviews with survivors, including madsen. Looking back at the most powerful earthquake ever to. As the fiftieth anniversary of the event approached, fountain began researching the great quake on sale august 8, spending two months in alaska, some of that time with plafker himself, to see with his own eyes the lasting impact the quake had on the land in the hardesthit areas. Henry fountain covers climate change, with a focus on the innovations that will be needed to overcome it.

The cast iron lottas fountain on market street became a crucial meeting point and is now known as sfs oldest surviving monument. Fountain, a veteran new york times reporter and editor, adopts a humaninterest perspective as he reports on the lives affected by the infamous alaskan earthquake of mar. Elizabeth kolbert, pulitzer prizewinning author of the sixth extinction. The great quake henry fountain 9781101904060 netgalley. He also writes about other sciencerelated subjects, including earthquakes, hurricanes. Looking back at the most powerful earthquake ever to strike. Aug 11, 2017 fountain, a reporter and editor at the new york times, focuses much of his narrative on george plafker, a u. Fountain, a reporter and editor at the new york times, focuses much of his narrative on george plafker, a u. Two books consider earthquakes and their human tolls the. An anchorage home torn apart by the alaska earthquake, march 27, 1964.

Sep 18, 2017 in his entertaining and enlightening book, the great quake. A dramatic narrative by new york times reporter henry fountain explores the human and scientific impact of the biggest recorded earthquake ever to hit north america the great quake brings to life the harrowing alaska earthquake of 1964 and its farreaching effects on the young state, its people, and science. New york times reporter and editor fountain combines scientific expertise and human interest storytelling to detail the devastation wreaked by the massive 1964 earthquake and explain why it hasnt gotten more attention and has been all but. Mid20th century alaskans determined not to let nature run wild built communities in what proved to be deadly locations near fault lines. The great quake by henry fountain the crown publishing group. A veteran science journalist illuminates the significance of the biggest earthquake ever recorded in north america. In the great quake, henry fountain recounts what we learned from north americas biggest temblor. How the biggest earthquake in north america changed our understanding of the planet, in which he recounts the largest earthquake recorded in. The great quake how the biggest earthquake in north america changed our understanding of the planet ebook. How the biggest earthquake in north america changed our understanding of the planet.

The 1964 alaskan earthquake, also known as the great alaskan earthquake and good friday earthquake, occurred at 5. Looking back at the most powerful earthquake ever to strike north. Early on in the great quake, kris madsen starts her first day as a schoolteacher in alaska, a place the inexperienced but enthusiastic explorer chose for its location near the top of the alphabet. Jul 26, 2017 fountain is the author of the new book the great quake. I received a free kindle copy of the great quake by henry fountain courtesy of net galley and crown publishing, the publisher. How the biggest earthquake in north america changed our understanding of the planet by henry fountain format. Every year since, city officials and in past years, survivors too gather around the fountain for a reunion at 5. When the earthquake hit on april 18, 1906, it did so in the wee hours at 5. The great quake by henry fountain penguin random house audio. In quakeland, kathryn miles takes a faulteye view of the continent.

In the great quake, how alaskas good friday earthquake. Henry fountain s the great quake is dedicated to the five terrifyingly convulsive minutes around dinnertime on march 27, 1964, when the forces of geological upheaval, normally beneath our. How the biggest earthquake in north america changed our understanding of the planet by henry fountain 2017, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. How the biggest earthquake in north america changed our understanding of the planet by henry fountain is a wonderful history and.

How the biggest earthquake in north america changed our understanding of the planet henry fountain crown. After the 2015 anniversary, the last two survivors of the earthquake died. Great quake henry fountain politics and prose bookstore. Getting out of his house when he had had saved his life. Open the lid to peek at the treasures of the earth. Two books consider earthquakes and their human tolls the new. Geological survey scientist, who teased out lessons from the good friday quake to.

Jun 12, 2017 the great quake by henry fountain 2 this entry was posted in reading and tagged nonfiction on june 12, 2017 by sarah anne carter of the thousands upon thousands of earthquakes that happen around the world every year from imperceptible tremors to powerful shakers like the one that hit lituya bay roughly one in sixteen occurs in alaska. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the great quake. In his entertaining and enlightening book, the great quake, henry fountain tells the story of what is sometimes called alaskas good friday earthquake fountain sets the scene for an abrupt wakeup call, and his description of how it unfolds is gripping. The earthquake that struck alaska on march 27, 1964 measured 9. Aug 04, 2017 henry fountains the great quake is dedicated to the five terrifyingly convulsive minutes around dinnertime on march 27, 1964, when the forces of geological upheaval, normally beneath our. How the biggest earthquake in north america changed our understanding of the planet fountain, henry on. Read the great quake how the biggest earthquake in north america changed our understanding of the planet by henry fountain available from rakuten kobo. More specifically, the tales built from the memories of the.

Jul 26, 2017 july 26, 2017 science writer henry fountain says the deadly quake that shook alaska in 1964 was so loud some thought it was the beginning of world war iii. Henry fountains the great quake is dedicated to the five terrifyingly convulsive minutes around dinnertime on march 27, 1964, when the forces of geological upheaval, normally beneath our. The great quake by henry fountain is a highly recommended account of the alaskan earthquake of 1964, especially for those who enjoy historical background and personal information about those affected by the quake and tsunamis. How the biggest earthquake in north america changed our understanding of the planet, by henry fountain. In his first book, new york times reporter and editor fountain combines scientific expertise and human interest storytelling to detail the devastation wreaked by the massive 1964 earthquake and explain why it hasnt gotten more attention and has been all but forgotten less than 60 years later. In the great quake, henry fountain recounts the story of the 1964 alaska earthquake, and how it advanced our understanding of earthquake science. Early on in the great quake, kris madsen starts her first day as a schoolteacher in alaska, a place the inexperienced but enthusiastic explorer chose for its. Science writer henry fountain says the deadly quake that shook alaska in 1964 was so loud some thought it was the beginning of world war iii. Across southcentral alaska, ground fissures, collapsing structures, and tsunamis resulting from the earthquake caused about 1 deaths lasting four minutes and thirtyeight seconds, the magnitude 9. The first and most obvious story that fountain examines is the earthquake itself. If youre like me, you pick up henry fountains new book, the great quake, and you immediately assume its about some california disaster. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Since then, survivors of the great earthquake has gathered every year at 5. Henry fountain offers a gripping tale of loss, heroism, and, ultimately, discovery.