Landslides and Avalanches

Landslides and Avalanches
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Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Total Pages : 34
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ISBN-10 : 9781534528987
ISBN-13 : 1534528989
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Book Synopsis Landslides and Avalanches by : Joanna Brundle

Download or read book Landslides and Avalanches written by Joanna Brundle and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When landslides and avalanches happen, they leave a trail of destruction in their paths. Readers get a front row seat to these natural disasters and learn how they affect wildlife, plant life, and humans. Essential earth science topics are made accessible through this engaging and educational look at two natural disasters that can drastically change the way the earth looks. Intense, full-color photographs add a thrilling element to this exploration of earth science, and informative fact boxes and helpful diagrams are also included to deepen readers' understanding of dangerous landslides and avalanches.


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