The Million Death Quake: The Science of Predicting Earth's Deadliest Natural Disaster by Roger Musson

The Million Death Quake: The Science of Predicting Earth's Deadliest Natural Disaster
by Roger Musson

This is a quick, breezy but surprisingly jam packed book discussing earthquakes.  I don't have much of a science background since I stopped taking those sorts of classes in high school but I was able to follow the clear explanations of terms and concepts.  It actually reminded me of some enthusiastic professors I've had over the years.  Musson is clearly fascinated by the subject and wants to share his interest with the rest of us.  The book contains a quick history of earthquakes as well as their detection and explanation.  The book concludes with sections on government policy and what people should do.  The chapter on building standards was fascinating.  I'll never quite looking at a large lobby in a hotel the same way again.

Highly recommended!

Note this book was provided for review by the publisher.