Disaster
6 total works
Describes the characteristics of volcanoes, why and how they erupt, and how eruptions are predicted. Also discusses famous volcanoes throughout the world and describes the May, 1980, eruption of Mount St. Helens.
Discusses causes and effects of winter weather, which is often characterized by severe cold, snow, sleet, ice, and avalanches, and describes some famous winter disasters from history.
Discusses how tornadoes are formed, how they kill and destroy, and how to predict and prepare for them. Also describes some famous tornadoes, including the ones that struck Vernon and Wichita Falls, Texas, in April, 1979.
Discusses the conditions that cause hurricanes to form and the precautions that should be taken against them. Also describes some (in)famous disasters, including Camille, which hit the Gulf States in August 1969.
Briefly discusses the origin, uses, starting, and hazards of fire; some famous blazes; and protection from fire, including the use of home fire drills and smoke detectors.