Download or read book Landslides and Avalanches in Action written by Louise Spilsbury and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2008-07-15 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information about landslides and avalanches, including their causes, their aftereffects, rescue efforts, and case studies of actual past disasters caused by them.
Download or read book Avalanches Landslides written by and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2007-01-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses, in graphic novel format, avalanches and landslides that have occurred through time and what steps are taken to control them and reduce their effects.
Download or read book World Book s Library of Natural Disasters written by and published by . This book was released on 2007-08-31 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - Fact boxes on every spread highlight fascinating information and key concepts. - Hands-on activities in every volume allow students to use science to understand natural phenomena. - A glossary in every volume. - Key content words appear in boldface in the main text and are defined in the glossary. - An index in every volume. Titles include: Forces of Nature Blizzards Droughts Earthquakes Forest Fires Floods Heat Waves Hurricanes, Typhoons, & Other Tropical Cyclones Ice Storms Landslides, Mudslides, & Avalanches Pandemics Thunderstorms Tornadoes Tsunamis and Seiches Volcanoes
Download or read book Landslides Mudslides Avalanches written by World Book and published by . This book was released on 2023-04-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Students learn about notable natural disasters, both recent and in the distant past. These books will encourage classroom discussion of natural disasters, the science behind them, and how societies cope with them.
Download or read book Landslides Mudslides and Avalanches written by Liz Miles and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A discussion of major types 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.
Download or read book Avalanches and Landslides written by Jane Alison Walker and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Studies the causes, effects, and consequences of avalanches and landslides. Includes historical facts and patterns, as well as an examination of humankind's role in causing these disasters.
Download or read book Landslides and Avalanches written by Joanna Brundle and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When landslides and avalanches happen, they leave a trail of destruction in their paths. Readers get a front row seat to these natural disasters and learn how they affect wildlife, plant life, and humans. Essential earth science topics are made accessible through this engaging and educational look at two natural disasters that can drastically change the way the earth looks. Intense, full-color photographs add a thrilling element to this exploration of earth science, and informative fact boxes and helpful diagrams are also included to deepen readers' understanding of dangerous landslides and avalanches.
Download or read book Landslides and Mudslides Reshape Earth written by Abby Badach Doyle and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2020-07-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Look out below! Landslides and mudslides are some of the most dangerous forces in nature. In seconds, these roaring rivers of earth and rocks can uproot trees, flip cars, and destroy whole neighborhoods. Readers of this action-packed book will learn many earth-shattering facts, such as that a mudslide can move at speeds up to 50 miles per hour. Diagrams explain how and why these natural disasters happen. Amazing archival photographs and sidebars give an up-close look at historic landslides and mudslides from the past.
Download or read book Landslides Mudslides Avalanches written by Liz Miles and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Geological Hazards written by B.A. Bolt and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-12-21 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growth of population, communication and interdependence among countries has sharpened the impact of natural disasters. Not only have calamities and miseries been given wider publicity, but the realization has grown that through rational study and foresight much can be done to mitigate these hazards to life and social wellbeing. In this book we present a summary account of hazards which nowadays are usually classified as geological: earthquakes, faulting, tsunamis, seiches, vol canoes, avalanches, rock and soil slides, differential settlement and liquefaction of soil, and inundation. The book is aimed first at the general reader who is interested in studying the history of such hazards and examining ways that risk can be reduced even if all dangers cannot be eliminated. We also hope that the book will be useful to college students in introductory courses in geology, engineering, geography, country and urban planning, and in environmental studies. We have tried to bring out for the students the problems that remain to be solved.
Download or read book Landslide and Avalanche Readiness written by Heather C. Hudak and published by Natural Disasters: Meeting the. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We cannot always prevent landslides and avalanches, but we can learn how to minimize their impact on humans. This informative book examines what scientists know about the sudden movement of earth or snow, whether we can predict these slides, and how we learn from each event. By studying the harm they cause, scientists and engineers continue to come up with new and improved technologies to predict landslides and avalanches and make cities, buildings, and people safer. Case studies and brief bios of key scientists and organizations highlight the information.
Download or read book Avalanches and Landslides written by Rob Shone and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read about some of the most exciting stories of disaster and survival bought about by our planet's powerful natural forces.
Download or read book Landslide Hazards in Vermont written by Charles A. Baskerville and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A discussion of recent and historic landslides in Vermont, detailing hazards, processes, and slop movement in numerous soil and rock types.
Download or read book 1001 Questions Answered about Earthquakes Avalanches Floods and Other Natural Disasters written by Barbara Tufty and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1978 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book answers 1001 questions about all kinds of natural disasters: earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, avalanches, landslides, floods, droughts, fires, and animal plagues. A very informative, readable book. 18 photographs, 23 line drawings.
Download or read book Risk and Uncertainty Assessment for Natural Hazards written by Jonathan Rougier and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-02-21 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assessment of risk and uncertainty is crucial for natural hazard risk management, facilitating risk communication and informing strategies to successfully mitigate our society's vulnerability to natural disasters. Written by some of the world's leading experts, this book provides a state-of-the-art overview of risk and uncertainty assessment in natural hazards. It presents the core statistical concepts using clearly defined terminology applicable across all types of natural hazards and addresses the full range of sources of uncertainty, the role of expert judgement and the practice of uncertainty elicitation. The core of the book provides detailed coverage of all the main hazard types and concluding chapters address the wider societal context of risk management. This is an invaluable compendium for academic researchers and professionals working in the fields of natural hazards science, risk assessment and management and environmental science, and will be of interest to anyone involved in natural hazards policy.
Download or read book Landslides Mudslides and Avalanches written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A discussion of major types 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.
Download or read book Avalanche and Landslide Alert written by Amanda Bishop and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For use in schools and libraries only. Explains the science behind avalanches and landslides. Includes astonishing photographs.
