tsunamis

"Examines how scientists study tsunamis. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, a disaster preparedness checklist, and a 'How It Works' feature, this book provides an exciting look at the science of disaster detection"--Provided by the publisher.

Explores natural disasters that occur around the world, including volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis.

Exciting main text explains why the earth shifts beneath our feet and how this has contributed to altering Earth?s geography.

An exploration of tsunamis, covering what causes them, the destruction they can cause, myths about them, and more.

An examination of tsunamis that discusses what causes them, where they occur, and how to prevent them.

"Earthquakes can destroy entire cities in mere minutes, and these devastating quakes become even more deadly when followed by monster waves. Learn about the most fearsome earthquakes and tsunamis throughout history and discover the technology that helps detect them.".

A comprehensive guide to volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis that discusses how the Earth moves, eruptions, types of volcanoes, hazards, climate, how they are monitored, tectonics, warning systems, and more.

Discusses the history of the 2011 Japanese tsunami.

Text and photographs present the ten most catastrophic tsunamis in human history. Text boxes investigate the science behind tsunamis, and thoughtful questions are included to encourage critical thinking skills.