natural disasters

Looks at dangerous types of storms and other storm-related disasters, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and lightning.

"Describes several of the most dangerous weather events in recorded history"--.

Chronicles the events surrounding the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens from the perspectives of eight individuals, including a geologist, a logger, a pair of young lovers, a rookie newspaper reporter, and an angry woman.

Photographs, illustrations, and text describe how and where earthquakes happen, the destruction they cause, and how scientists have worked together to predict when quakes will occur.

Photographs and illustrations describe the various types of volcanoes and volcanic eruptions around the world; and describes what causes volcanoes to erupt and their impact on the people and landscape.

Photographs, illustrations, and text describe how and where hurricanes happen, the destruction they cause, and how scientists have worked together to predict when they will occur.

Describes some of the world's deadliest natural disasters caused by cyclones, earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes and other extreme weather.

Looks at some natural disasters, including earthquakes, droughts, diseases, and more.

Presents eight stories of people surviving natural disasters such as being buried under rock, being trapped by Hurricane Katrina, and being lifted up by a tornado.

Examines the debates and issues of natural disasters and the fight for the future through science.