Books with title Natural Disasters

This series provides readers with the information they need to think critically about the worldwide implications of global issues; each volume focuses on a controversial topic of worldwide importance and offers a panoramic view of opinions.; This title examines the causes of disasters; the relationship between disasters, social issues, and politics; disaster preparedness; and responses to and aftermath of disasters.; By illuminating the complexities and interrelations of the global community, this excellent resource helps students and other researchers enhance their global awareness. Each volume focuses on a controversial topic of worldwide importance and offers a pan

Throughout history there have been sudden, terrible events that have shaken the world. Sometimes they are natural disasters, such as the catastrophic eruption of the island of Krakatau or the devastating Tokyo earthquake of 1923, while others are man-made, ranging from the infamous sinking of the Titanic to the deadly Chernobyl meltdown of 1986. This fascinating book delves into the causes of both natural and man-made disasters, and studies people's attempts to learn from them. Dramatic, full-color illustrations and photographs depict the natural calamities that sometimes confront life on our planet, including tsunamis, tornadoes, pandemics, volcanic eruptions, asteroid impacts, and earthquakes, not to mention cataclysms of man's own making, such as airplane crashes, radioactive fallout, and fuel-spills from oil tankers. Informative text and captions explore the causes and consequences of these events, and make this a valuable reference for any budding environmentalist. The book concludes with a look at environmental dangers, such as global warming, and suggests some of the ways in which they might be avoided. Includes a glossary and comprehensive index.

No one can outrun Mother Nature, but science is trying to fight the worst of Earths natural disasters as they happen. Readers explore the science behind combating the worst weather on Earth, including hurricanes, tornadoes, and even earthquakes. Readers will discover what science is doing to help keep humanity safea Winning or Losing? feature updates readers on the latest in mans struggle with Mother Nature, while Breaking Through chronicles the cutting edge science that gives our smartest scholars the tools necessary for victory.

In this virtual tour, guide Dan Quake flies around the world in search of Earth's most dramatic natural phenomena. Volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and tsunamis are observed up close in this adrenaline-filled look at natural disasters. Expert descriptions of meteorology, climate change, and plate tectonics, with the help of lift-up flaps and amazing illustrations, take children to the heart of natural disasters and show them what can be done to prevent future devastation.