Examining disasters

"Examine[s] oil spills and explores what they are, how they happen, and how to prevent them in the future"--Back cover.

Learn about the awesome force of volcanoes, from how they work to the damage they leave in their aftermath.

Learn about the awesome force of earthquakes, from what causes them to the damage they leave in their wake.

Learn about what keeps planes in the air and the actions, either intentional or unintentional, that bring them crashing to the ground.

Learn about the awesome force of hurricanes, from how they form to the damage they leave in their wake.

"Did you know that ships have been around for more than 4,000 years? Over time, technology has improved significantly, causing the number of shipwrecks to decline. More than a century after the Titanic went down, the South Korean ferry Sewol sank in April 2014, claiming 304 lives. This disaster could have been prevented if the ship had not hit something underwater, as the Titanic had. In this book, you'll examine why ships sink and what experts are doing to prevent future shipwrecks"--Back cover.

Examines the threat from infectious pandemics, fighting them today and what they are doing for the future.

Examines the causes and effects of bridge collapses and how to avoid them in the future. Includes a list of the top 10 worst bridge collapses, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.