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Nature's Fury: Eyewitness Reports of Natural Disasters
Nature's Fury Eyewitness Reports of Natural Disasters Author:Carole G. Vogel Tornadoes, blizzards, hurricanes, wildfires read for yourself the eyewitness accounts of people who faced thirteen different natural disasters, and lived to tell about it. Their stories are taken from historical archives, newspapers and other published sources, and from personal interviews and correspondence. Dramatic photographs add to the exci... more »tement of reading about those who have survived natures fury, whether their account is from 1871 or 1980. Would you know what to do if a disaster struck? And did you know that the consequences of natural disasters are not always negative? Volcanic ash enriches soil, earthquakes build mountains, wildfires recycle minerals, and floods keep wetlands healthy. Surviving a disaster can sometimes be a matter of luck, or just good timing. In some cases, simply being prepared can increase your chances of survival. Knowing ahead of time what to do in a flash flood can save your life if youre ever caught in one. While natural disasters cannot be prevented, scientists are working hard to improve the methods of predicting them. With a little warning of an approaching storm, earthquake, volcanic eruption, or tsunami, evacuation may even be possible, removing people from harm's way.« less