What are the effects of a massive natural disaster?
How can scientists predict natural disasters?
Is science helping us to protect ourselves against extreme weather?
Discover how scientists are fighting back against the threat of natural disaster, from hurricanes to tornadoes and explore the incredible weapons scientists are wielding to protect us from destruction. The book looks at why, how and when these natural disasters happen. It then explores how scientists are working at planning ahead for these events, how we can detect them earlier and what we can do to protect ourselves from the damage they cause to us, our homes and our environment.