Spectacular devastation footage combined with dramatic reenactments shows what it is like to live through the awesome fury of the May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. Features stories of survival, focusing on filmmaker Michael Lineau's personal story, from his rescue out of the blast zone through his journey to understand the lessons of Mount St. Helens. Includes warnings of other active volcanoes within the area.

"Two children try to create a mudslide on a playground and then learn about the dangers of real mudslides, as well as how wind, water, and ice erosion can shape the land"--

When a volcano erupts, Gopher is among the few animals to survive but the tunnels that he digs once the earth stops shaking help the mountain recover by providing shade and soft soil for animals and plants to make a fresh start. Includes facts and activities.

"What causes hurricanes? How do scientists predict and prepare for them? Discover the answers to these questions and more." --

In Hawaii's Volcanoes and Haleakala National Parks, witness lava bubbling from the earth, catch a sunrise above the clouds, or take a dip. Take in Denali National Park's scenery through the dome-roofed cars of the Denali Star train, meet the sled dogs of Denali, and take a discovery hike of Mt. McKinley.

Dangerous landslides. Collapsed buildings. Blazing fires. The violent shaking of earthquakes can cause a devastating amount of damage in a short time. Get an up-close look at how these catastrophes form and learn about some of history's worst earthquakes.

"What causes tsunamis? How do scientists predict and prepare for them? Discover the answers to these questions and more." -- Publisher's website.

"Earthquake engineering is a field of engineering that focuses on designing and building structures that are less likely to be damaged during earthquakes. In addition to finding new ways to build new structures, earthquake engineering also involves finding ways to make existing buildings stronger. Learn how earthquake engineers come up with ways to build safer structures, and how to protect yourself in case of an earthquake."--

When the magic dogs who live on the volcanoes of El Salvador and protect the villagers from harm are pursued by wicked lead soldiers, they are aided by two ancient volcanoes.

Describes the destructive eruption of the Krakatau volcanic island in 1883, detailing the events leading up to the eruption, the devastation it caused, and how the eruption changed the Krakatau environment.