by Spilsbury, Louise.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Spilsbury, Richard,--1963- Series: Heinemann infosearch Awesome forces of nature Published by : Heinemann Library, (Chicago :) Physical details: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. Subject(s): Avalanches --Environmental aspects. | Avalanches. Year : 2003
Item type :
01. English Non Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Serial Data | Published | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LM Montgomery Elementary School | 551.5 SPI | Available |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
What is an avalanche? -- Where do avalanches happen? -- What causes an avalanche? -- Case study : Yungay, Peru, 1970 -- What happens in an avalanche? -- Case study : Les Orres, France, 1998 -- Who helps after an avalanche? -- Case study : Anchorage, Alaska, 2000 -- Can avalanches be predicted? -- Can avalanches be prevented? -- How do people prepare for avalanches? -- How about avalanches in the future? -- Some avalanche disasters of the past.
Describes the causes and effects of avalanches, case studies of past avalanches, and how they can be predicted or prevented in the future.