The Science of Tsunamis:

Name: The Science of Tsunamis:
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ISBN: 9781433986680

ISBN-10: 143398668X

ISBN-13: 9781433986680

Edition: 2013

Authors: Leon Gray

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Tsunamis can involve waves that move as fast as passenger jets and grow to heights taller than skyscrapers. As astonishing as these huge waves might be, they're also a deadly phenomenon happening more often around the world. Readers will encounter some of the most destructive tsunamis of all time while they explore the science behind these occurrences. An explanation of plate tectonics and wave formations are a few of the exciting science concepts that readers are introduced to through real-life examples and lots of surprising facts. Full-color photographs and detailed illustrations will guide readers through one of nature's scariest disasters, while highlighting the populations tsunamis…

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List price: $14.05
Copyright year: 2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 48
Size: 7.75" wide x 9.50" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.330
Language: English



What Is a Tsunami?



Underwater Forces


Violent Forces


Moving Plates


The Force of Earthquakes


Violent Volcanoes


Devastating Landslides


Real-Life Science: Lituya Bay, 1958


Real-Life Science: Super Tsunami



Making Waves


What's in a Wave?


Tsunami Waves


Wave Motion



Hitting the Shore


First Sightings


Total Destruction


Emergency Efforts


Real-Life Science: Indian Ocean, 2004


Real-Life Science: Thousands Dead



Tsunami Warning


Tsunami Alert


Tsunami Science


Real-Life Science: Japan, 2011


Real-Life Science: Global Alert


The Challenge Continues


Glossary


For More Information


Index