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Spilsbury, Louise , Spilsbury, Louise , Spilsbury, Richard ,

Crushing Avalanches

32 pp. | Heinemann | September, 2003 | Library ISBN 1-4034-3721-1 $$24.22 | Paper ISBN 1-4034-4230-4 $$7.50
(3) 4-6 Awesome Forces of Nature series. The causes and effects of a variety of "extreme" forces of nature are explored in these books primarily suited to student research. Prediction, rescue and aid efforts, and future prevention are discussed, and glimpses at recent worldwide events add interest. Captioned photographs, maps, and charts enhance each page. Reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Awesome Forces of Nature titles: Blazing Bush and Forest Fires, Crushing Avalanches, Dreadful Droughts, Raging Floods, and Sweeping Tsunamis.]
Reviewer: CHristine Sarrazin

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