Geophysics and Large-Scale Systems

Nonfiction

eAudiobook

Provider: hoopla

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PUBLISHED
[United States] : Findaway Voices, 2025
Made available through hoopla
EDITION
Unabridged
DESCRIPTION

1 online resource (1 audio file (5hr., 22 min.)) : digital

ISBN/ISSN
9798318276910 MWT18084336, 18084336
LANGUAGE
English
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Read by Aria Montgomery

This book bundle provides a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic systems that govern our planet and the broader universe. The book starts by examining geophysics, the study of Earth's physical properties and processes, such as seismic activity, magnetic fields, and plate tectonics, offering critical insights into the mechanisms that shape our planet's structure and behavior. It delves into how forces within Earth interact on both a global and local scale, including how geophysical phenomena like earthquakes and volcanic activity affect human societies. Expanding beyond Earth, the book also introduces string theory, an advanced framework in theoretical physics that attempts to unify the forces of nature by describing particles as vibrating strings. String theory provides a potential explanation for the fundamental structure of the universe, connecting the realms of quantum mechanics and general relativity. The principles of physics serve as the foundation for understanding these phenomena, tying together classical and modern theories to explain the behavior of matter and energy across different scalesfrom the Earths interior to the farthest reaches of space

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