Shattering Earthquakes » (Revised)

Can earthquakes be predicted?

What is the "Ring of Fire", and where is it located?

How can people prepare for an earthquake?

Read Shattering Earthquakes to find out the answers to these questions and more. Each book in the Awesome Forces of Nature series looks at what causes natural disasters to happen, how people are affected and respond to these disasters, the work of emergency and aid organizations, and the ways in which people can plan to prevent or limit a natural disaster in the future.

Includes case studies of recent and past disasters

Contains high-quality photographs, maps, and diagrams

Endmatter includes a comprehensive list of disasters, full glossary, and find out more section

Heinemann Infosearch asks the questions you want answered. Each chapter starts with a different question and gives a detailed answer.

What Is an Earthquake? 4

What Causes Earthquakes? 6

Where Do Earthquakes Happen? 10

CASE STUDY: United Kingdom, 2002 11

What Happens in an Earthquake? 12

CASE STUDY: Mexico City, 1985 13

Do Earthquakes Cause Other Disasters? 14

CASE STUDY: San Francisco, 1989 16

Who Helps After an Earthquake? 18

CASE STUDY: China, 2008 20

Can Earthquakes Be Predicted? 22

Can People Prepare for Earthquakes? 24

Can Earthquakes Be Prevented? 28

Major Earthquakes of the Recent Past 29

Glossary 30

Find Out More 31

Index 32