avalanches

Explains why avalanches occur, describes the damage they cause, looks at efforts to predict the disasters, and discusses some of the worst avalanches in history.

"A discussion of major types of natural disaster, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.

In February 1910 a monstrous record-breaking blizzard hit a tiny Washington town high in the Cascade Mountains. The Great Northern Railroad's route ran through the mountains and the tracks were close to the edge in some places. Hungry passengers and train crews found themselves marooned when the blizzard hit. Just when escape seemed possible another avalanche ocurred and swept the trains over the steep slope and down the mountainside.

Explains how and why avalanches and landslides occur and discusses what can be done to prevent them or lessen their effects.

In 1910, on a train bound for Seattle, Nicholas and Ginny fall in love with each other but then an avalanche strikes.

Describes the causes and consequences of landslides, avalanches, and other, sometimes rapid, sometimes slow, downward movements of rocks, soil, and/or snow.

Describes the devastating impact of avalanches, discussing what causes an avalanche to occur, why they are so destructive, and what can be done to stop them.

A young couple manages to dig their way out of the snow when a flash avalanche interrupts their skiing trip in the remote French Pyrenees, but once freed the couple discovers the world has been overtaken by a terrible silence with cell phones and land lines cut off and a swift evacuation leaves them alone to face the coming threat of another deadly storm.

"Describes the worst avalanches in history, as well as causes, types, and disaster tips"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the nature, origins, and dangers of avalanches and discusses preventive and safety measures to be used against them.