Books in Great Historic Disasters series

An examination of tsunamis describes the characteristics and causes of tsunamis, tsunami disasters, and tsunami prediction and warning systems.

Tens of thousands of earthquakes occur every year throughout the world. While most of these are barely perceptible, occasionally one becomes infamous because of its toll on human lives. These major quakes are the strongest and most destructive forces on the Earth.

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Earthquakes (Great Disasters)

Originating in warm tropical waters and veering as far north as New England, hurricanes are among nature's most powerful and destructive forces. Contributors to this anthology draw on science, history, oral narratives, and sociology as they examine various aspects of these often unpredictable and disastrous storms.

Floods can occur just about anywhere under the right conditons and are the most destructive of all natural disasters. Every year, floods in the United States are responsible for an average of one hundred deaths and two billion dollars in damages.

Volcanoes have been erupting since the beginning of the Earth's formation. They have captured humankind's attention with their awesome power and beauty. This anthology covers the science and study of volcanoes, some of the major volcanic disasters, and some of what has been and is being developed to avert potential catastrophe.

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Learn about a fast-moving fire that destroyed the top three floors of a factory, killing 146 young women and several men. Includes full-color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations, table of contents, sidebars, chronology and timeline, bibliography, research sources, glossary, author profile and index. Chapter Book: 8 chapters.

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