landslides

An examination of landslides that discusses what causes them, where they occur, and how they affect land and communities.

Examines the behavior of soils, regolith, and bedrock based on conditions such as water content, temperature and slope, and presents information on hazardous elements, weathering, landslide disasters, and groundwater pollution.

Thirteen-year-old Nathalie Vaughn finds the courage to help with the rescue operation after half of her town and its inhabitants are buried by a rock slide.

Describes how and why landslides happen, discusses the damage they cause, explains ways to avoid and survive them, and looks at some of history's worst landslides.

"A discussion of major types 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.

Explains how and why avalanches and landslides occur and discusses what can be done to prevent them or lessen their effects.

Describes the causes and consequences of landslides, avalanches, and other, sometimes rapid, sometimes slow, downward movements of rocks, soil, and/or snow.

Explains the characteristics, causes, and effects of mudflows and landslides and describes some mudflows and landslides that have occurred around the world. Includes a timeline, glossary, and a list of Internet sites.

Explains how landslides form and what kinds of damage they can do, presenting four case studies from around the world. Also includes a glossary and further reading list.