tsunamis

The minute-by-minute story of the 2004 tsunami, featuring survivor testimony and eyewitness video footage. Also provides an authoritative look at tsunami science, including what makes the waves so destructive and the risk that a similar or greater catastrophe might someday strike U.S. coastlines.

Examines tidal waves and the flooding they cause, as well as other kinds of floods and their causes.

Joins scientists as they strive to learn about tsunamis, gigantic waves usually formed by undersea earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, and includes footage of tsunamis, and stories from survivors.

Discusses Tsunamis and the destruction they cause, describing disastrous tsunamis throughout history, and explaining what tsunamis are and their relationship to earthquakes and volcanoes.

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

"Describes tsunamis, including how they form, how to forecast them, and how to prepare for them. Major tsunami disasters in recent history are recounted"--Provided by publisher.

Children's authors such as Judy Allen, Melvin Burgess, and Gillian Cross tell the true stories of sixteen children who survived the 2004 tsunami disaster.

Describes tsunamis and the Seismic Sea Wave Warning System; and examines the tsunami that hit Hawaii in 1946.

Describes the characteristics of tsunamis, explains how they are happen, looks at tsunami survival strategies, and presents related historical data.