| Description |
47 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 28 cm. |
| Series |
World Book's library of natural disasters
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| Summary |
"A discussion of a major type of natural disaster, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index. |
| Contents |
What is a volcano? -- Where do volcanoes occur? -- Mount Saint Helens -- Studying volcanoes -- Magma -- Volcanic hazards -- Pyroclasts -- Ash and eruption columns -- Mount Pinatubo -- Pyroclastic flows -- Vesuvius -- Mount Pelée -- Mudflows, landslides, and floods -- The Armero mudflow -- Giant eruptions -- Yellowstone Volcano Observatory -- Krakatau -- Mount Tambora -- Rescue and aid -- Fighting against volcanoes, Heimaey. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 8.0 1.0 121197. |
| Subject |
Volcanoes -- Juvenile literature.
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| Added Author |
World Book, Inc.
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| ISBN |
9780716698159 |
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0716698153 |
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