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VOLCANOES 
Series:   DISASTER WATCH
Author:   Paul Mason  
RRP:   $31.99
Online Price :  $28.80
10+ Copy Price :  $27.20         
Format:   Hardback 
Type of Book:   Australian Information 
ISBN:   9781420284027
Category:   Natural Disasters
Published:   17/03/2011
Status:   Out Of Print
This title is no longer in print and is not in stock. You may still order this book and while it is not available currently, you can register an order. If it reprints within 2 years we will automatically supply your order. After 2 years your backorder for Out of Print titles will be deleted, unless you advise us otherwise.


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Volcanoes can cause mass destruction to a person's house and living environment. They can strike communities with devastating effects. mmmm This interesting book is part of a series empowering students by providing information they need to understand natural disasters and how ferocious the can be. It establishes criteria to monitor personal risk and to act safely in a disaster situation. mmm It explains * the characteristics and causes of volcanoes * the effect on the environment, animal and human populations of volcanoes * how volcanoes are monitored, and what can be done to prepare for and manage the risks that they pose. Special features • ‘World’s best’ case study fact boxes illustrate key concepts and facts included in text • statistical information • information from real-life survivors • Do You Know What to Do? quizzes • Find Out More sections Contents Disaster watch Volcanoes Where do volcanic eruptions happen? What causes volcanic eruptions? Do all volcanoes erupt in the same way? What is a volcanic eruption like? What damage do volcanoes cause? Detecting volcanic eruptions Monitoring volcanoes When a volcanic erupts Are you at risk? Top tips for reducing risk What you can do if a volcanoes erupts After an eruption Quiz: Do you know what to do? Disaster watching on the web Index


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