Explains how tidal waves are caused by underwater earthquakes, discusses significant tidal waves in history, and outlines how scientists can detect earthquakes and evacuate people to help save lives.
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Grade 7-10-- Initially, readers are plunged into a textual recreation of what being hit by a tidal wave would be like. Then some of the most destructive waves of the last 100 years and their devastating effects are described. Wave generation, causes of tidal waves, plate tectonics, and the Tsunami Warning System are discussed in clear, nontechnical terms. High-quality full-color photographs and diagrams appropriately illustrate the text, and large type and wide margins make for comfortable reading. The useful glossary and index are accompanied by a list of recommended reading. Clemon's Waves, Tides and Currents (Knopf, 1967; o.p.) devotes several pages to tsunamis and covers the basics, but does not discuss plate tectonics in depth and the black-and-white illustratons are not as striking.
- Meryl Silverstein, Amer. Mus. of Nat. Hist., NY
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
- Meryl Silverstein, Amer. Mus. of Nat. Hist., NY
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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