An insider's guide to the science and mechanics of planet Earth.
If you have a thirst for adventure and dodging danger then welcome! You are now part of a very elite and specialized group of explorers who, by the end of this book, will have the firsthand skills and know-how to defy even the most dangerous situations on earth.
Complete with hands-on experiments, A Young Scientist's Guide to Defying Disasters is your guide to surviving anything planet Earth can throw at you! Ever conquered a limnic eruption or a lahar? No? Well kit up, engage your brain and prepare yourself for the ride of a lifetime.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
WARNING!........................................................................................1
NATURAL CATASTROPHES.....................................3
Milky Seas.....................................................................................4
Limnic Eruptions.....................................................................7
Tsunamis......................................................................................11
Maelstroms................................................................................14
Tidal Bores.................................................................................19
Violent Volcanoes................................................................23
Quicksand...................................................................................31
Massive Mountains.............................................................35
Iceberg Assaults....................................................................42
Dastardly Deserts................................................................46
Massive Mass Movements.............................................52
Pyroclastic “Bombs”...........................................................59
Subterranean Surprises...................................................64
Petrifying Poles......................................................................70
Extraordinary Earthquakes..........................................79
Liquifying Earth...................................................................85
