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Introduces avalanches, their causes, and the damage they do; describes how scientists can determine that an avalanche is coming; and provides advice on prevention and survival.
Examines how scientists study earthquakes. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, a disaster preparedness checklist, and a "How It Works" feature, this book provides an exciting look at the science of disaster detection.
Introduces floods, their causes, and the damage they do; describes how scientists can determine that flooding is about to happen; and provides advice on prevention, preparation, and survival.
Introduces hurricanes, describing how they form, where they occur, what causes them to increase in strength, how they are measured, how they are studied and predicted, and includes a safety checklist.--
Introduces tornadoes, their causes, and the damage they do; describes how scientists can determine that a tornado is coming; and provides advice on preparation and survival.
Introduces tsunamis, their causes, and the damage they do; describes how scientists can determine that a tsunami is coming; and provides advice on preparation and survival.
Introduces volcanic eruptions, their causes, and the damage they do; describes how scientists can determine that a volcano is about to undergo a major eruption; and provides advice on preparation and survival.
Introduces wildfires, their causes, and the damage they do; describes how scientists can determine that fires burning out of control are likely to occur; and provides advice on prevention and survival.
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