This new series looks at a range of natural disasters, both as fascinating natural phenomena and as the cause of devastating human and environmental damage. Disasters in Nature will enable readers to learn about weather extremes, the effect of disasters on the environment, their human impact and how we deal with them. Up-to-date research, case studies of some of the worst examples, stunning photography and explanatory diagrams help to illustrate the points. Each book includes: Case studies of famous natural disasters; Age-appropriate geographical and scientific information; Information about how we attempt to monitor disasters and the people and places at risk
- ISBN10 0431096139
- ISBN13 9780431096131
- Publish Date 22 August 2001
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 11 June 2006
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Pearson Education Limited
- Imprint Heinemann Library
- Format Paperback
- Pages 288
- Language English