Nature in action

Covers a variety of facts on lightning, including how it is formed, the different types of lightning, what thunder is and its relationship to lightning, safety measures, etc.

Describes the formation, different types, and study of tornadoes.

Discusses different types of lightning, how they form, where they happen, what thunder is, and how to keep safe when traveling.

Text, photographys, and illustrations help to explain what hurricanes are, how they develop, and some of the damage that they can cause.

Learn about types of caves, how a limestone cave forms, stalactites and stalagmites, and cave life.

Facts about ordinary waves precede information about the causes of the huge waves known as tsunamis and the destruction they bring.

Briefly traces the history of wildfire before going on to discuss types, when and where they start, their behavior, ecological effects, fighting and preventing them.

Describes the formation, different types, and study of tornadoes.

Discusses different types of avalanches, how they form, where they happen, and how to keep safe when traveling in snowy mountains.

Describes how hurricanes form, detailing the different weather factors that may combine to create the deadly storms, with photographs of the damage done by various hurricanes, and tips on how to stay safe in hurricane conditions.