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2) Floods
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Describes floods, how they occur, and ways to stay safe during a flood.
4) Volcanoes
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With basic how and why explanations and powerful, interesting photographs, the book is organized around case studies of actual events, and the prevention and warning systems that have been created.
6) Floods
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Floods are one of the deadliest natural disasters in the world. Floods can happen anywhere there is a body of water. Flooding has occurred in every state in the United States of America. This is the most common type of natural disaster.
10) Hurricanes
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Hurricanes are one of the deadliest natural disasters in the world. They are big and dangerous storms. People cannot stop hurricanes from happening, but scientists are now beginning to understand more about these storms.
13) Wildfires
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Wildfires are one of the deadliest disasters in the world. A wildfire is a large, fierce fire capable of burning millions of acres. Unlike other natural disasters, people are often the cause of wildfires. .
15) Earthquakes
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Earthquakes are one of the deadliest natural disasters in the world. Most earthquakes happen along fault lines. Earthquakes cannot be prevented, but it is possible to predict where and when an earthquake will happen. .
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When the Great Kanto Earthquake strikes Tokyo on September 1, 1923, twelve-year-old Fumiko must navigate the ensuing chaos and confusion in her fight for survival. Includes information about the Great Kanto Earthquake, a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts.