natural disasters

A comprehensive survey of weather, weather-related topics, and natural disasters that gives readers the science behind weather events that occur every day.

"Superstorm Sandy cut a path of devastation across the Caribbean and the east coast of the United States, killing hundreds and causing tens of billions of dollars in damage. One year after Sandy's deadly strike, NOVA investigates the critical question raised by this historic storm"--Container.

Recreates a volcanic eruption on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, describing how the impact harmed the people of the island and led to gas, ash, and debris forming a shield in the atmosphere which caused the temperature on Earth to drop.

"Learn all about volcanoes and avalanches. Find out how they form, where they are most likely to happen, and how scientists study them through diagrams and case studies"--Provided by publisher.

Provides alphabetized articles, from Avalanche to El Nin?o, on topics related to weather and natural disasters, covering the science behind types of disasters and presenting firsthand accounts of events; and including a list of resources as well as a comprehensive index, a chronology, and a glossary.

Presents an overview of a wide range of natural disasters, including earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, volcanoes, landslides, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and epidemics, and describes their impact and how experts try to predict and minimize their impact. Includes one CD of clip art.

Nature's still the boss - and she isn't always pretty! Powerful winds and towering waves, Emergency teams in disaster zones. Feel the real power of nature.

Examines a variety of man-made and natural disasters, their causes, and the ways in which people have rebuilt and recovered in the aftermath.

Text and photographs look at some of the disasters of the twenty-first century.

Examines scientific research in the area of natural disasters, including what natural disasters are, the Earth and its movement, wind and weather, maps and modeling and new directions in natural disaster research.