The latest science and compelling stories describing the impacts of droughts, floods, and fires in the context of climate change.

In just a few seconds, a spark can turn a forest into a rapidly spreading inferno of intense heat and suffocating smoke. Firefighters try to control the wildfire—a battle that might last for months. Water can be used to fight wildfires, but too much water can cause deadly floods. Floods reduce land to swamp and sweep away houses and bridges. In their wake, they leave food shortages, contaminated drinking water, and diseases like cholera and typhus. Follow the scorched trail of the worst wildfires ever, learn what causes flash floods, and discover the technology that helps predict these devastating disasters.

Explains why fires and floods are a part of the natural environment, and describes how scientists try to forecast and prevent such potential disasters.

Fifty-three trips are targeted to assist readers in finding and understanding the area's major geologic features. Among the regions covered are: Missoula, Montana and the lower Clark Fork drainage; Grande Ronde and Joseph Creek Canyons on the borders of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho; the Columbia River Gorge; and the northern Oregon Coast. Includes b&w photos and maps. c. Book News Inc.

This series gives vivid accounts of natural catastrophes and why they happened. Encompassing school subject areas of geography, science, and geology, these books also offer eye-witness accounts from survivors. All ticktock titles are filled with full-color illustrations in attractive, accessible magazine-style formats. They're great for school-related papers and projects, and also provide fun reading for the entire family. Each book contains between 70 and 110 color illustrations. Included in this volume are accounts of the great fire that destroyed much of London in 1666, the great Chicago fire of 1871, the Johnstown, Pennsylvania flood of 1889, and more.

Part of the Alpha Books series, which have been written with advice from experts that teach reading, and are printed in large, clear type. This title looks at fire in different places, examines safety measures to prevent fire, and describes how fire damage can be repaired. The book also focuses on flooding, and looks at ways in which man's activities have contributed to the threat, and presents some methods to prevent flooding on a large scale in the future.

An overview of fires and floods discusses the causes behind them, famous events, and ways to be prepared for these disasters.