tsunamis

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.

Looks at what researchers have learned about the causes and consequences of ocean storms, tracing the history of storm forecasting, discussing the environmental impact of ocean storms on land, and offering advice on how to stay safe in an ocean storm.

When an earthquake creates a tsunami while thirteen-year-old Kyle is babysitting his sister during a family vacation at a Pacific Coast resort, he tries to save himself, his sister, and a boy who has bullied him for years.