Shattering Earthquakes
Scientists estimate that each year there are several million earthquakes throughout the world. Some are so small that they are never detected. Others are so large that they set off a chain of aftershocks and tsunamis. Read about these terrifying events to learn what causes them and how scientists detect them.
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Shattering Earthquakes
Scientists estimate that each year there are several million earthquakes throughout the world. Some are so small that they are never detected. Others are so large that they set off a chain of aftershocks and tsunamis. Read about these terrifying events to learn what causes them and how scientists detect them.
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Shattering Earthquakes

Shattering Earthquakes

Shattering Earthquakes

Shattering Earthquakes

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Overview

Scientists estimate that each year there are several million earthquakes throughout the world. Some are so small that they are never detected. Others are so large that they set off a chain of aftershocks and tsunamis. Read about these terrifying events to learn what causes them and how scientists detect them.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781432937911
Publisher: Capstone
Publication date: 09/01/2010
Series: Awesome Forces of Nature
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 7.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile: IG930L (what's this?)
Age Range: 8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Louise Spilsbury is an experienced author of nonfiction books for young people. Her writing covers a wide range of topics from animals and science to history and social studies.

Richard Spilsbury is an experienced author of nonfiction books for young people. He has written about a wide range of topics including science, nature, and history.

Table of Contents

What Is an Earthquake? 4

What Causes Earthquakes? 6

Where Do Earthquakes Happen? 10

CASE STUDY: United Kingdom, 2002 11

What Happens in an Earthquake? 12

CASE STUDY: Mexico City, 1985 13

Do Earthquakes Cause Other Disasters? 14

CASE STUDY: San Francisco, 1989 16

Who Helps After an Earthquake? 18

CASE STUDY: China, 2008 20

Can Earthquakes Be Predicted? 22

Can People Prepare for Earthquakes? 24

Can Earthquakes Be Prevented? 28

Major Earthquakes of the Recent Past 29

Glossary 30

Find Out More 31

Index 32

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