Describes earthquakes and other disasters which have occurred throughout the world, including the Lisbon earthquake of 1755, the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D., and the Yellow River flood in 1887.

"Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to tornadoes, and discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters, and witness the rescue operations that followed. Learn, too, about the equipment...

Take a journey through National Geographic's award-winning archives and experience thrilling moments of discovery, heart-pounding adventure, and shocking, rarely seen animal behaviors captured on film.

Describes natural disasters which have occurred in various places throughout the world including the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D., the Yellow River flood in 1887, and the Australian bush fires in 1983.

Examines superstorms and their potential destructiveness, including thunderstorms, hailstone showers, tornadoes, hurricanes, and typhoons.

Describes the causes and effects of such geologic and atmospheric phenomena as earthquakes, volcanoes, storms, drought, fire, and flood. Includes a wall poster, games, and puzzles.