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 .
Description based on print version record
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