Explains what causes the earth to shake, the damage earthquakes can cause, and what scientists are doing to keep people safe.

Features the science behind these destructive natural disasters and tells how societies around the world cope with their ferocity, covering such topics as the making of a monsoon, famous floods, and types of damage.

Discusses the human and physical impacts of wildfires and other fire disasters and how fire professionals and policymakers are combatting them.