Books in Nature's Disasters series

What do tectonic plates have to do with earthquakes? How do scientists measure earthquakes? Why do some earthquakes cause tsunamis? Find the answers to these questions and many more in Disasters in Nature, a new series that examines the causes and effects of natural disasters. Each title looks at a single type of natural disaster that can have devastating effects on the natural and human worlds. Each subject is introduced with a case study of one important example of its type. The disaster is examined in detail, looking at its causes and effects. You will also see how scientists measure, record, and try to predict each type of disaster. Finally, each book analyses how we hear about natural disasters through the media, and how people's actions can make these disasters worse.

This new series looks at a range of natural disasters, both as fascinating natural phenomena and as the cause of devastating human and environmental damage. Disasters in Nature will enable readers to learn about weather extremes, the effect of disasters on the environment, their human impact and how we deal with them. Up-to-date research, case studies of some of the worst examples, stunning photography and explanatory diagrams help to illustrate the points. Each book includes: Case studies of famous natural disasters; Age-appropriate geographical and scientific information; Information about how we attempt to monitor disasters and the people and places at risk