McCollum, Sean

Volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and tsunamis [electronic resource] / by Sean McCollum - New York : Chelsea House, 2007 - 1 online resource (80 p.) : ill. (some col.), maps - Scientific American . - Scientific American .

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 75-76) and index

This restless planet -- Volcanic eruptions : when the magma rises -- Earthquakes : shocks from underground -- Tsunamis : killer waves -- Building for the "Big One" -- The probability of predicting disaster

Explores the underground causes of these natural disasters and shows how scientists seek to save lives through a greater understanding of Earth's geology


Mode of access: Internet

9781438123011 (electronic bk.) 1438123019 (electronic bk.)


Volcanic eruptions--Juvenile literature
Earthquakes--Juvenile literature
Tsunamis--Juvenile literature
Volcanoes
Earthquakes
Tsunamis