The Earth's Worst Natural Disasters

A 40-foot (12-m) flood carrying locomotives in its path. A typhoon half the size of China. A tsunami that killed more than 225,000 people. What do these tragedies have in common? They are among the worst weather events on record. The Earth’s Worst Natural Disasters is a fascinating book series about the biggest, strongest, and deadliest acts of nature on the planet. With striking color photographs, a resourceful Find Out More section, and a useful index, this series discusses the worst earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, and typhoons in history.