"A discussion of major types of natural disasters, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.

Tsunamis. what is a tsunami? -- What causes tsunamis? -- The Chilean tsunami -- What makes up a tsunami? -- Killer Krakatau -- Destroying lives -- The tsunami of 2004 -- Tsunamis and the environment -- The Lituya Bay megatsunami -- Tsunamis in the Atlantic -- The Lisbon tsunami -- Tsunamis and asteroids -- Tsunami warning systems -- Warning systems in action. the tsunami at Okushiri -- Tsunami preparation and survival -- Seiches. what is a seiche? -- The Chicago seiche.