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When earthquakes and tsunamis happen, they often make headlines. People often wonder why they happen and why they seem to strike certain areas more than others

Describes how volcanoes form and other fascinating facts about volcanoes, using full-color photos and comic strips.

"An exhilarating, time-traveling journey to the solar system's strangest and most awe-inspiring volcanoes. Volcanoes are capable of acts of pyrotechnical prowess verging on magic: they spout black magma more fluid than water, create shimmering cities of glass at the bottom of the ocean and frozen lakes of lava on the moon, and can even tip entire planets over. Despite their reputation for destruction, volcanoes are inseparable from the creation of...

On May 18, 1980, eleven-year-old Jessie Marlowe and her best friends, Eddie and Sam, are in a forest near Mount St. Helens when the months of wondering whether the volcano will erupt are finally answered--all three are badly burned, but it is up to Jessie to protect the boys as best she can and hope that somebody comes to rescue them.

"Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to tornadoes, and discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters, and witness the rescue operations that followed. Learn, too, about the equipment...

Traces the story of a volcano, how it is formed, and what happens when it erupts. Includes illustrations, photographs, and diagrams.

Kids can explore the ways volcanoes are created and learn about the chain of events that can set them off. This informative book contains amazing photos of volcanoes erupting, and includes creative hands-on activities and fascinating true-life stories of devastation and survival.

Introduces volcanoes, describing how they form, why they erupt, and some of the most explosive eruptions throughout history.

To ancient peoples, volcanic eruptions represented the wrath of angry gods or goddesses. Today, the inner workings of the Earth are far less mysterious, if still terrifying. This alluring volume demystifies the science of volcanism for elementary readers, explaining how magma forms, the part plate tectonics plays in eruptions, and what we can learn by looking at a volcano's shape. Also covered are some of the most famous eruptions in history. Accompanying...

Explains how volcanoes are formed, what happens when they erupt, and more.