Inside nature's disasters

Describes the forces that create volcanoes, historic volcanic eruptions, the impact of eruptions on communities and the earth, and volcano research.

Illustrated photographs and drawings describe the devastating effects of hurricanes and tornadoes, what causes them, and how people can protect themselves against them.

Describes causes of fires and floods, disastrous fires and floods in history, warning signs, and the science of prevention.

Illustrated photographs and drawings describe what causes earthquakes, the effects of earthquakes, tsunamis, and landslides, available technology to predict quakes, and past earthquakes in Mexico City, Japan, Alaska, and San Francisco.