When a magnitude nine earthquake leaves California in ruins, a helicopter pilot and his estranged wife make their way to San Francisco to save their only daughter.

Este libro recoge los descubrimientos bibliográficos sobre los terremotos y los presenta ordenados cronológicamente, con la intención de que repercutan en favor de la redefinición de los parámetros que se emplean para establecer la intensidad de los movimientos telúricos. Al mismo tiempo, busca contribuir a la sensibilización de la población ante la eventualidad de un sismo y sus consecuencias.

You don't have to take a trip to the thermal pools of Iceland or the black beaches of Hawaii to discover what's so hot about volcanoes. Warm up instead with a copy of What's So Hot About Volcanoes?, a new book by volcanologist Wendell Duffield. Lively discussions introduce readers of all ages to the creative power of volcanoes, explaining the reasons behind where they form, what they look like, and when they explode. Think of a volcano as a safety...

On the night of 29 September 1969 an earthquake, registering a magnitude of 6.3 on the Richter's scale hit the small picturesque town of Tulbagh in the Western Cape, South Africa. In an area that is not prone to earthquakes, the ground shook, tore and left a prominent scar. A scar that was running unbroken through the town and leading right up to the church, where it stopped, leaving the worship building unharmed. What is to unfold on these pages...

The eruption of volcanoes are one of the most awesome and destructive natural events. Scientists study volcanoes so they can prepare and warn nearby residents of potential eruptions

Explore science and nature in twelve outdoor adventures with favorite friends from Dinosaur Train and Elinor Wonders Why. In Dinosaur Train, Mom takes the kids to the desert on a playdate with Tank Triceratops. When the kids experience their first earthquake, they're prepared, thanks to excellent advice from Mom and the Conductor. In Elinor Wonders Why, Elinor and her pals notice they're unable to see ears on some animals. How can those animals hear?...

On the 11th March 2011, a massive earthquake hit the Pacific Ocean near to North-Eastern Japan. Soon afterwards, a devestating tsunami followed. This quick-read guide written by Paul Andrews gives the reader an overview an explanation of the events in easy-to-understand plain English. With sections including the nuclear crisis, the effect of the disaster on Japan's - and the global - economy, and information about what causes an earthquake and a tsunami,...

The facts about natural disasters are so big and devastating they could make your head explode! You hear about huge costs (like the $360,000,000,000 in damage caused by the 2011 tsunami in Japan), huge speeds (the fastest-moving tsunami waves have been recorded at 500 miles per hour), and even huger mysteries (where, exactly, the danger zones are for natural disasters). How can all these big numbers and concepts make more sense? Infographics! The...

As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on Volcanoes! Did you know that scientists that study volcanoes are called volcanologists? Learn about the three main types of volcanoes: cinder cone, shield volcanoes and composite volcanoes. Awesome life-like illustrations and informative stat boxes, filled with interesting facts, make this 24-page book fun and exciting...