Turbulent planet

Presents information on earthquakes and their effect on planet Earth, giving specific examples from around the world.

Presents information on earthquakes and their effect on planet Earth, giving specific examples from around the world.

Examines how floods occur, the effects of floods and tsunamis, and what to do if caught in a flood.

Examines snowstorms and blizzards and what effect they have on people, how animals survive in blizzards, preventing hypothermia, and more.

Provides information on droughts, in simple text with photographs, and explains what conditions cause drought, and how people survive. Includes newspaper clippings, real-life stories, tips for further research, a glossary, and index.

Looks at what happens during a landslide, discusses the causes and effects of erosion and landslides, and examines some of the possible future consequences.

Looks at what happens during a tornado, discusses the causes of tornadoes, where and when they most frequently occur, and prediction and measurement, examines some of history's worst tornadoes, and offers survival tips.

Describes wildfires and the damage they cause. Explains what conditions can create a wildire, how to prevent wildfires, and how to survive one.

Examines what happens when volcanoes erupt, how they form, the different kinds of volcanoes, and why people choose to live close to a volcano.

Explains why floods occur, examines the damage that can be caused by flood waters, and offers tips on how to survive a flood. Includes a look at some of history's worst floods.