Natural Disasters
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A thorough guide to the dynamic natural phenomena across our planet. Be it raging floods or the outbreak of infectious diseases, find out what causes these disasters and how they are managed. This comprehensive guide dives deep into Earth's crust to discover what causes earthquakes, why volcanoes erupt, and how tsunami's travel. Find out more about great floods and extreme famines and learn how studies help predict hurricanes, prevent avalanches, control wildfires, and survive earthquakes. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters, the rescue operations that followed, and t...
A thorough guide to the dynamic natural phenomena across our planet. Be it raging floods or the outbreak of infectious diseases, find out what causes these disasters and how they are managed. This comprehensive guide dives deep into Earth's crust to discover what causes earthquakes, why volcanoes erupt, and how tsunami's travel. Find out more about great floods and extreme famines and learn how studies help predict hurricanes, prevent avalanches, control wildfires, and survive earthquakes. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters, the rescue operations that followed, and the final path to rehabilitation. Full of amazing images, the book also includes artworks that illustrate key concepts in detail. DK Eyewitness Natural Disaster explores the ancient legends linked to many natural disasters and explains how human activities have caused many other disasters in recent times. A timeline tracing some of the most devastating disasters in history, record-breaking facts, and a guide to some useful online resources makes this book an ideal companion for young readers. Part of the best-selling DK Eyewitness, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature-fascinating firsthand accounts from experts in the field. From tsunamis to tornadoes, discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. Discover how earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes affect those in their paths, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Learn about the equipment we can use to predict natural disasters, from tsunami magnitude to the earthquake Richter scale.With photography from around the world and clear diagrams help you understand the amazing power of nature, this a great reference tool for all the family.
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