The worldwide bestselling DK Eyewitness Books® series has been redesigned, reinvigorated, and updated with the latest information for a new generation of explorers! Natural Disasters explores how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Readers will learn about the equipment used to predict natural disasters, from tsunami magnitude to the earthquake Richter scale and how studies help predict hurricanes, prevent avalanches, control wildfires, and survive earthquakes. All Eyewitness Books® are written in easy-to-understand language, fact-checked by expert consultants, and include stunning photographs and helpful topical charts. Recommended for ages 8 and up.