Describes tsunamis, how they form, and the destruction they leave behind.
Designed for younger readers, this is an informative, fact-filled guide to all kinds of natural disasters.
Underwater earthquakes, volcanoes, and mudslides can cause tsunami waves that reach land and wreak havoc. Children will learn how tsunamis develop, how they are detected, and their devastating impact on communities.
Tsunamis can inflict significant damage and casualties both nearfield and after evolving over long propagation distances and impacting distant coastlines. Tsunamis can also effect geomorphologic changes along the coast.
With well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more, you?ll know all you need to know about tsunamis!
The devastating impacts of tsunamis have received increased focus since the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, the most destructive tsunami in over 400 years of recorded history.
Explains why tsunamis occur, the damge they inflict, some famous tsunamis, and how people can protect themselves against these giant waves.
Presents information about trains and railroads, including the history of railroads, different types of trains, and famous trains.
Learn about the characteristics, causes, and devastation of tsunami waves.
Tsunamis are one of the most destructive natural disasters known to man--but what makes them tick? In this book (just for kids), you will learn about how Tsunamis start, different types, and what the life cycle of a Tsunami is.
Tsunamis are unstoppable forces of nature. In this title, readers will learn why tsunamis occur, how the Tsunami Warning System works, and how to survive a tsunami.