earthquakes

A discussion of a major type 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.

Text and over one thousand illustrations offer information on volcanoes and earthquakes, covering continuous movement, the study and prevention of earthquakes and eruptions, and more. Includes glossary.

Provides information on how and why volcanoes and earthquakes occur.

Follows the adventures of Max Axiom, in graphic novel format, as he explains the science behind earthquakes.

Discusses plate tectonics, seismic waves, the impact of earthquakes, safety precautions, practices for making buildings and bridges earthquake-safe, and animal behavior before earthquakes.

Documents the efforts of geologists to develop tools and techniques for accurately predicting earthquakes, and looks at the results of past attempts.

This book describes the jobs of volcanologists and seismologists, discussing tectonic plates, layers of Earth, geology, volcanic eruptions, active and dormant volcanoes, fieldwork, earthquakes, collecting data on earthquakes.

Readers can choose how the story ends in different adventures about survival during an earthquake.

Chase, heading south of the border with Nicole Rossi, faces a threat to his survival while searching for the Rossi Brothers' Circus after an earthquake in Mexico.