Explores what causes earthquakes, what fault lines are, the different ways earthquakes cause destruction, and how the national services conduct rescue operations and keep watch against earthquakes. Includes full-color photographs and a glossary.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
Powerful earthquakes -- What are earthquakes? -- Shake, rattle, and roll! -- When the ground shakes -- Ring of fire -- Measuring movement -- Groundbreaking events -- Disaster zone -- Duck and cover -- Case study : Haiti earthquake -- Nature's power -- News flash!