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Author Portman, Michael, 1976-

Title Savage tsunamis / by Michael Portman.

Imprint New York : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2012.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 PCMS Jumpstart Non-Fiction  551.4 PORTMAN    ---  Available
Edition 1st ed.
Description 32 p. : col. ill., maps ; 27 cm.
Series Angry Earth
Note Includes glossary.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
Contents Destructive harbor waves - Types of waves - Jet speed - Earthquakes - Other causes - Reaching land - Vanishing ocean - The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami - The 2011 Japan tsunami - Unpredictable waves - Tsunami safety.
Summary This book explains the science behind tsunamis, describes two of history's worst tsunamis, and includes tips for protecting yourself from these natural disasters.
Audience 4-8 Medialog, Inc.
Study Program Accelerated Reader AR Middle Grades RL 6.3 0.5 quiz: 148243
Subject Tsunamis.
ISBN 9781433965494 (lib.)
9781433965517 (pbk.)

 
    
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