earthquakes

Describes history's biggest and most destructive earthquakes from around the world.

Explains why and where earthquakes happen and their effect on cities.

Describes how pressure in the three main types of fault lines builds with a deadly force, giving little warning to people when an earthquake strikes, sending shock waves for hundreds of miles, potentially killing thousands with falling debris and creating deadly tsunamis.

Learn about the awesome force of earthquakes, from what causes them to the damage they leave in their wake.

Combines facts with photography of volcanoes and earthquake-affected regions, introducing young science enthusiasts to such topics as underwater volcanoes and plate tectonics while offering insight into the world-changing power of natural disasters.

Discusses the science behind earthquakes and what to do to stay safe from them.

On April 18, 1906, disaster struck San Francisco. A young man grabbed his camera and started documenting the destruction and death surrounding him. Fearlessly going to the center of the devastation, the man captured scenes of fires, collapsing buildings, and people fleeing for their lives--scenes that no one else had a chance to record. His photographs were preserved in a family photo album, unseen by the public for over a hundred years.

This book describes the devastating earthquake and ensuing fire that destroyed much of San Francisco in 1906.