landslides

Provides an overview of avalanches and landslides, including how they form, the most extreme events in history, and how science and technology help keep people safe.

When the giant waves called tsunamis crash ashore, destruction can be terrible. While they can happen in any ocean, about 80 percent of tsunamis occur in the Pacific Ocean's "Ring of Fire," or the place where many earthquakes happen because it's where several tectonic plates meet. Readers learn all about what causes tsunamis and where they are most likely to happen in this book. The effects of climate change are also covered, as well as safety tips and information about tsunami prediction and warnings.

Introduces readers to the dangers of landslides and avalanches, describes what causes them, explains how to predict and prevent them, and more.

". . . examines the science behind earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and wildfires, using historical and current events as case studies, such as Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the floods in China in 1931, and the eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815 . . . Science-minded STEM activities encourage middle schoolers to think like scientists while critical thinking exercises, essential questions, fascinating facts, links to online resource, and more encourage readers to explore the ever-evolving dynamics of th[e planet]"--Back cover.

Landslides and mudslides are some of the most dangerous forces in nature. In seconds, these roaring rivers of earth and rocks can uproot trees, flip cars, and destroy whole neighborhoods.

Contains two short stories by American author Nathaniel Hawthorne. Includes reading and writing activities.

This low-level text introduces how earthquakes form, the damage they cause, and how their damage can be prevented.

A look at landslides, discussing why they happen, landslide prevention, the destruction they can cause, and other related topics. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementaryresources.

A look at landslides, discussing why they happen, landslide prevention, the destruction they can cause, and other related topics. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementaryresources.

A look at landslides, discussing why they happen, landslide prevention, the destruction they can cause, and other related topics.