Shattering Earthquakes (Spilsbury, Louise. Awesome Forces of Nature.)

Natural disasters are often swift and deadly, but human effort and innovation can lessen the casualties. Through case studies from around the world, these books on destructive natural events emphasize the impact on people, the role of emergency services, and the work of scientists in forecasting and preventing future tragedies. The disaster is also explored in the context of a larger natural system or process.