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Discusses hurricanes and tornadoes, where they are common, how they affect us, and how people cope with these disasters.

Describes the causes of floods, the devastation that they can cause, and ways to fight them.

"Get the facts about the hazards and damage caused by heat waves in 12 in-depth chapters that include jet streams, heat stroke, urban heat islands, and marine heat waves. Includes safety tips, statistics, sidebars, and critical thinking questions, plus editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--

Describes how thunderstorms are formed; the lightning, thunder, winds, and rains that are part of them; and the impact of these storms on plants, animals, and humans.

Presents a discussion of hurricanes, covering how, when, and where they form, the damage they can cause, and what one can do to prepare for them.