"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."--

Shows readers math skills can be used to learn more about earthquakes, including the triggers, the destruction left behind, and where they occur most often.

"The ground shakes. A road splits apart. Buildings collapse. It's an earthquake! Discover how movement deep below Earth's surface can cause such damage. Learn about earthquakes, what causes them, and how to stay safe during one"--

Explains the causes of earthquakes, how to prepare for them, and their aftermath.

With fascinating experiments, models, and demonstrations, this scientific survey provides a vivid exploration of natural phenomena. Ideal for budding earth scientists, this in-depth resource demonstrates how to build a seismograph to record a simulated earthquake, compare pressure waves and shear waves the two types of ground shocks with a Slinky, and replicate a tsunamis destructive effect on a coastline built in a bathtub. The chapters answer questions...

Examines the causes of earthquakes, how they are predicted and can be prepared for, and examples of historic quakes in San Francisco, Haiti, and Japan.

Insiders brings volcanoes & earthquakes to life, with the most up-to-date information and state-of-the-art 3-D illustrations that practically leap off every page, stimulating minds and imaginations in a whole new way.

"Describes the worst earthquakes in history, as well as formation, scale, and disaster tips"--Provided by publisher.