Describes the causes and effects of forest and bush fires, case studies of past fires, how they are fought, and how they can be predicted or prevented in the future.
Provides answers to a number of questions concerning tsunamis along with information on the 2004 tsunami in Indonesia, the 1993 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and the 1998 disaster in Papua New Guinea.
Describes the causes of the destructive ocean waves known as tsunamis, looks at where they occur and the damage they cause, and discusses the work of emergency services and aid organizations to help the tsunami victims.
Explains what volcanoes are, what causes them, and where they occur; discusses what happens during a volcano eruption and who helps afterwards; and considers whether volcanoes can be predicted or prevented. Includes case studies.
Explains what tornadoes are, what causes them, and where and when they occur; discusses what happens during a tornado and who helps afterwards; and considers whether tornadoes can be predicted. Includes case studies.
An exploration of floods that discusses what they are, how they form, what causes them to happen and where, whether they can be predicted, the destruction they can cause, and related topics. Includes case studies.
