Krakatoa: the day the world exploded August 27 1883

The legendary annihilation in 1883 of the volcano-island of Krakatoa -- the name has since become a byword for a cataclysmic disaster -- was followed by an immense tsunami that killed nearly forty thousand people. Beyond the purely physical horrors of an event that has only very recently been properly understood, the eruption changed the world in more ways than could possibly be imagined. Dust …

Universal knowledge volcano & earthquakes

Volcanoes and earthquakes are natural disasters that can cause great damage and loss of life. Both volcanoes and earthquakes are caused by the heat and energy released from the Earth's core. The severe movement of tectonic plates during an earthquake can trigger volcanic eruptions; whereas the movement of magma within a volcano can trigger earthquakes. These sudden movements can generate signif…

Earthquakes!

Early elementary readers find out what causes earthquakes and what to do to stay safe if one occurs in this helpful nonfiction reader. Featuring informational text, colorful maps, diagrams, and vibrant photos, this book keeps children engaged and fascinated at the same time!

Eyewitness: volcano & earthquake

Witness the power of our restless planet to both create and destroy. Watch red hot lava flow from an erupting volcano, see how earthquakes create tsunamis, and meet scientists past and present who have helped us understand our turbulent world.

iStorm WILD WEATHER and other FORCES OF NATURE

Thanks to the digital magic of this interactive app, you can bring the wildest weather right into your home without disturbing a single chair! Place your tablet or smartphone near the visual trigger on the page then hold it up to see a tornado chasing your dad or a volcano erupting on your desk. iStorm is packed with fascinating facts about earthquakes, tsunami and other extreme weather events.…

National Geographic Indonesia: Setahun Tsunami Bencana Aceh dan Lotere Bantua…

Edition

Vol. 1 No. 9; Desember 2005

ISBN/ISSN

9771858201017

Collation

128 pages; ill.

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500 NAT s

National Geographic Indonesia: Gempa Melacak Gerak Patahan Sumatra

Edition

Vol. 2 No. 4; April 2006

ISBN/ISSN

9771858201017

Collation

126 pages; ill.

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Call Number

500 NAT g

Planet Earth

Edition

-

ISBN/ISSN

9781782091950

Collation

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Series Title

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550. FAR p

Magic School Bus Presents: Volcanoes & Earthquakes: A Nonfiction Companion to…

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS VOLCANOES & EARTHQUAKES is a photographic nonfiction companion book to the original bestselling title, THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS INSIDE THE EARTH. INSIDE THE EARTH from the bestselling Magic School Bus series taught thousands of kids about rocks, volcanoes, and the earth's core. MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS VOLCANOES & EARTHQUAKES will expand upon the original title wit…

Shake it Up

A science book about Earthquakes!