Apocalyptic Planet: Field Guide to the Future of the Earth

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Journey through Earth's potential catastrophic futures

If you're someone fascinated by Earth's volatile nature and future, "Apocalyptic Planet" is a must-read. Craig Childs takes you on a thrilling expedition to witness firsthand the catastrophes shaping our planet. His masterful storytelling, backed by solid science, will not just inform you about the Earth’s powerful changes but also leave you pondering your place within its vast, dynamic story.

  • Orion Book Award (2013)
  • Sigurd Olson Nature Writing Award (2012)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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ISBN: 9780307476814
Authors: Craig Childs
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 2013-07-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Nature, History, Travel, Science
Goodreads rating: 4.05
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Ours is not a stable planet. It is prone to sudden, violent natural disasters and extremes of climate. In this exhilarating exploration of our globe, Craig Childs goes to where the apocalypse can be seen now. From the driest deserts of Chile, through the genetic wasteland of central Iowa, to the site of the drowned land bridge of the Bering Sea, he uncovers cataclysms that tell us what could be next: forthcoming ice ages, super volcanoes, and the conclusion of planetary life cycles. Childs delivers a sensual feast in his descriptions of the natural world, and undeniable science that reveals both the earth's strengths and frailties. Bearing witness to the planet's sweeping and perilous changes, he shows how we can alter the future, and how the world will live on, though humans may not survive to see it.
 

Journey through Earth's potential catastrophic futures

If you're someone fascinated by Earth's volatile nature and future, "Apocalyptic Planet" is a must-read. Craig Childs takes you on a thrilling expedition to witness firsthand the catastrophes shaping our planet. His masterful storytelling, backed by solid science, will not just inform you about the Earth’s powerful changes but also leave you pondering your place within its vast, dynamic story.

  • Orion Book Award (2013)
  • Sigurd Olson Nature Writing Award (2012)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.