geodynamics

Photographs and illustrations describe the various layers beneath the Earth's surface, the movement of tectonic plates, what causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, and how the earth's surface has changed.

Discusses different types of geological activity, including tsunamis, earthquakes, glaciers, geysers, and volcanoes.

Explores the nature, causes, and effects of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, describes the process of plate tectonics, and examines various volcanic and earthquake activity around the world.

Describes the causes and study of twelve sorts of geologic hazards including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, and drought, discussing the conditions under which they occur and listing further resources on each.

Traces the global geologic processes that have formed and shaped Earth and that continue to transform it, covering continental crust formation, tectonic processes, crustal uplift, volcanism, river courses, coastal geography, deserts, arctic geology, glacial landscapes, and unique landforms.

Examines the geologic forces that shape the Earth, and discusses the hazards posed by plate tectonic activity, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, ground failure and collapse, floods, dust storms, glaciers, and impact cratering.

Helps children understand how and why the Earth's surface is constantly moving and how that movement influences land formation, natural disasters, and geography.