The science of natural disasters : the devastating truth about volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis / written by Alex Woolf ; illustrated by Andy Rowland.
Publisher:
Franklin Wattsan imprint of Scholastic Inc.,
Copyright Date:
2018
Description:
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 25 cm.
Predicting disasters. How volcanoes form -- Fountains and explosions -- The impact of eruptions -- How earthquakes happen -- Caught in a quake -- After the quake -- How tsunamis happen -- When tsunamis strike -- After the waves -- Rebuilding -- Predicting disasters.
Summary:
Our planet can be violent and destructive. Volcanoes erupt, sending out clouds of ash and rivers of molten lava. Earthquakes shake up the land, destroying buildings and sparking destructive fires. Tsunamis -- enormous ocean waves -- crash onto the shore, devastating coastal communities. This fascinating guide to natural disasters combines fact-packed, easy-to-read text with colorful and quirky illustrations. From earthquakes to volcanoes, it is an eye-opening introduction to the devastating and often terrifying power of the natural world and how science can be used to predict disasters and help prevent loss of life.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.