earthquakes

After a series of small tremors in Los Angeles, Dr. Clare Winslow, a local seismologist, pinpoints the exact location and time of when the long awaited earthquake--"The Big One"--will strike southern California. With this information, she must battle city officials to release this information to the general public. Also, she hopes that her family is out of harms way when the quake strikes.

Various stories of various people as an earthquake of un-imagineable magnitude hits Los Angeles.

Examines the phenomenon of earthquakes, describing how and where they occur, how they can be predicted, and how much damage they can inflict.

Describes the characteristics of earthquakes, offers insight into the experiences of various children who have survived these natural disasters, and identifies areas of devastation on maps.

Stranded in the coastal mountains following a devastating California earthquake, a 12-year-old boy and the chimpanzee he rescues from a wrecked van communicate through sign language as they struggle to survive.

Describes earthquakes, how they occur, and the damage they cause--in both English and Spanish.

Examines how and why earthquakes happen, their effects upon people and the environment, and what is being done to prevent future devastation.

Examines the forces at work that cause earthquakes and discusses the instruments that scientists use to predict and measure these earthly tremors. Includes hands-on activities.

Describes the world's most recent earthquakes and volcanic activity, the causes, and the studies scientists have made in predicting them.