A photographic guide to the destructive forces of nature, discussing the risks of hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, blizzards, mudslides, droughts, wildfires, vocano eruptions, earthquakes, and meteors.
A photographic exploration of the destructive power of nature, providing accounts of volcanic eruptions, fires, earthquakes, floods, storms, and plagues; and discussing the response of the scientific community to natural disasters.
This book discusses issues relating to natural disasters, such as inadequate evacuation plans for the city of New Orleans when the 2005 Hurricane Katrina hit, the destruction of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, the international aid that was critical to Haiti's earthquake in 2010, and other issues.
"A discussion of a major type of natural disaster, including descriptions of some of the most severe heat waves; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.
"A discussion of a major type of natural disaster, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.
