Aitape Story
the great new guinea tsunami of 1998
$38.62
- Hardcover
200 pages
- Release Date
23 March 2017
Summary
Aitape Story: A Chronicle of Disaster and Resilience
A comprehensive and gripping account of the disaster that devastated New Guinea in 1998, destroying towns and villages, and taking a shocking death toll. Professor Hugh Davies was there, and in this book he explains in harrowing detail the events of the earthquake and tsunami, and the recovery effort that followed. It also describes the history and geology of the area for layperson and scientist alike. Many lessons learned in the …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781925043273 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1925043274 |
| Author: | Hugh Davies |
| Publisher: | Halstead Press |
| Imprint: | Halstead Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 200 |
| Release Date: | 23 March 2017 |
| Weight: | 760g |
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About The Author
Hugh Davies
Professor Hugh Davies of the University of Papua New Guinea is a leader in the earth sciences. His efforts in Aitape won the admiration of many locals and international specialists. His expertise and involvement in the events make him the best possible person to write a lively but accurate account.
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