When the Earth Shakes: Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis

This rich resource provides extensive coverage of the physical causes, as well as the cultural and societal effects, of volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, and plate tectonics. It covers key geological events of the 19th, 20th, and to 21st centuries. The compelling illustrations and riveting description of natural disasters will engage students in Grade 8 and 10 science courses and could be used for reference or to prompt further research in students’ areas of interest.