Richter 10

by Arthur C. Clarke

First published 1996

When a massive earthquake rocks the San Andreas Fault, a team of scientists and engineers must find a way to stop the devastating tremors before they trigger a catastrophic megaquake. Against the clock, they devise an audacious plan to disrupt the fault's seismic activity. But as they put their radical theory to the test, the stakes rise higher than they ever imagined. In a race against nature's fury, they must confront their own doubts and limitations to avert a global disaster.

Genres: science-fiction, adventure, thriller, action

Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: race-against-time, scientists-save-the-day

Setting: California

352 pages · Hardcover · Victor Gollancz

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