When a puddle dries up, where does all the water go? The science matters series provides a compelling introduction to key science topics, explaining concepts in a format that encourages reading and comprehension. Each title introduces a core science topic through visual diagrams, hands-on experiments, and fascinating biographies, all engagingly written.
Polar shift: It is the name for a phenomenon that may have occurred many times in the past. At the very least, it disorients birds and animals and damages electrical equipment. At its worst, it causes massive eruptions, earthquakes, and climatic changes. At its very worst, it would mean the obliteration of all living matter, and if that happens-exit Earth.
A mountain explodes. The earth shakes. Powerful ocean waves crash into coastlines. News reports from around the globe often feature stories about such dramatic and destructive events. "Volcanic Eruptions, Earthquakes, and Tsunamis" explores the underground causes of these natural disasters and shows how scientists seek to save lives through greater understanding of Earth's wild and restless geology.
Facts on File - Encyclopedia Of Earthquakes And Volcanoes
The Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes explains the specific terms and concepts associated with the sciences of catastrophe-seismology and volcanology-and covers the places in the world where these destructive phenomena have occurred. Entries include terms and concepts such as: caldera, stratovolcano, S-waves, liquefaction, harmonic tremors, and much more.
Because the plates of the Earth are always moving, earthquakes are frequent, although most are too small to be detected by humans. "Standup scientist" Bill Nye confronts the quaking Earth in Bill Nye the Science Guy: Earthquakes, and helps young science students understand the forces behind the shakes. In his usual fashion, Nye throws jokes, Sounds of Science music, and a lot of silliness that youngsters can appreciate into his shows. But instead of detracting from the subject, these devices help students recall the concepts being taught
