Tsunamis (A True Book: Extreme Earth)

Pushed ashore by powerful earthquakes and other geological events, tsunamis are fast-moving, gigantic waves with the strength and size to wipe out entire towns.
Readers (Grades 3-5) will learn about some of history's most devastating tsunamis and find out why they caused so much damage. They will also learn how experts predict tsunamis and what people can do to protect against these deadly waves.

Impinse la uscat de cutremure puternice si alte evenimente geologice, tsunami-urile sunt valuri gigantice in miscare rapida, cu puterea si dimensiunea de a distruge orase intregi. Cititorii (clasele 3-5) vor afla despre unele dintre cele mai devastatoare tsunami ale istoriei si vor afla de ce a provocat atatea daune. De asemenea, vor afla cum prezic expertii tsunami si ce pot face oamenii pentru a se proteja impotriva acestor valuri mortale.