Earthquakes and their accompanying phenomena, such as tsunamis, are turning points in the history of the affected areas. The violence of these phenomena and their destructive consequences evoke fear and awe in society. Both young and old are intensely interested in learning about these terrifying phenomena, while also feeling the need to demystify them and "exorcise" their fear.

This book covers all aspects of earthquakes and tsunamis. The phenomena, their consequences, prediction efforts, and earthquake protection measures are analyzed in a simple manner, so as to be understandable to every reader, without sacrificing scientific accuracy and following the latest developments in the field of seismology.

This book is the first of its kind in Greece in the field of popularized seismology. Its pages contain valuable information not only for the general public, but also for educators, students, specialists, engineers, and anyone interested in the phenomena of earthquakes.