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Surviving The Volcano
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Author : Stanley Williams
language : en
Publisher: Time Warner Books UK
Release Date : 2002-04
Surviving The Volcano written by Stanley Williams and has been published by Time Warner Books UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-04 with Galeras Volcano (Colombia) categories.
In 1993 Stanley Williams, an eminent volcanologist, was standing on top of a Colombian volcano called Galeras when it erupted, incinerating several of his colleagues instantly. As Williams tried to escape the mountain's fury, the volcano pelted him with white-hot projectiles travelling literally faster than speeding bullets. Within minutes he was cut down, his skull fractured, his right leg almost severed, his backpack aflame. Williams lay helpless and near death on Galeras' flank as volcanic bombs continued to rain down on him until two brave women - friends and fellow volcanologists - mounted an astonishing rescue effort to carry him safely off the mountain.The tale of how Williams survived Galeras becomes the framework for this fascinating book about the tiny group of scientists who risk their own lives to save others. It is also an absorbing account of volcanoes, and their physical and cultural impact: Vesuvius' famous explosion in AD 79; the Laki eruptions in Iceland in 1793; and the subsequent 'haze famine' which killed one fifth of the population; and Tamboura, which, in 1815, plunged an area of 300 miles into darkness for two days.
Surviving The Volcano Hear My Story
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Author : Linda Barghoorn
language : en
Publisher: Disaster Diaries
Release Date : 2020-03-27
Surviving The Volcano Hear My Story written by Linda Barghoorn and has been published by Disaster Diaries this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-27 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
In 1985, the town of Armero, in Colombia was wiped out by rivers of mud mixed with ash and lava from the eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano. Based on the experiences of many volcano eruption victims, this fictional story follows Luis and his family who flee their home just in time, are rescued by helicopter and later helped by the government to build a new home in a new village. Interspersed with facts and case studies about what causes volcanic eruptions, this narrative tells a story common to many people who have had to flee and rebuild their lives after losing their homes, possessions, and sometimes, loved ones.
Surviving Galeras
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Author : Stanley Williams
language : en
Publisher: HMH
Release Date : 2001-04-17
Surviving Galeras written by Stanley Williams and has been published by HMH this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-04-17 with Nature categories.
This true, up-close account of a volcano’s eruption “artfully blends science writing and history with pure, heart-pounding action” (Mark Bowden, bestselling author of Black Hawk Down). In 1993, Stanley Williams, an eminent volcanologist, was standing on top of a Colombian volcano called Galeras when it erupted, killing six of his colleagues instantly. As Williams tried to escape the blast, he was pelted with white-hot projectiles traveling faster than bullets. Within seconds he was cut down, his skull fractured, his right leg almost severed, his backpack aflame. Williams lay helpless and near death on Galeras’s flank until two brave women—friends and fellow volcanologists—mounted an astonishing rescue effort to carry him safely off the mountain. Surviving Galeras is both a harrowing first-person account of an eruption and its aftermath, and a look at the fascinating, high-risk world of volcanology, exploring the profound impact volcanoes have had on the earth’s landscapes and civilizations. Even with improved, highly-sensitive measuring tools and protective equipment, at least one volcanologist, on average, dies each year. This book reveals how Williams and his fellow scientist-adventurers continue to unveil the enigmatic and miraculous workings of volcanoes and piece together methods to predict their actions—potentially saving many human lives. “I thoroughly enjoyed this excellent book . . . [A] riveting story.” —Dava Sobel, author of The Glass Universe “Popular science at its best.” —The New York Times “[A] page-turner.” —Booklist
Surviving The Volcano
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Author : Martin Coles
language : en
Publisher: Longman
Release Date : 2001-09-01
Surviving The Volcano written by Martin Coles and has been published by Longman this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-09-01 with Volcanoes categories.
Info Trail for ages 5-11: *Enthuses all readers with attention-grabbing titles, engaging humour and inventive topics to inspire excellence and enjoyment in learning.*Provides broad and rich cross-curricular content linked to History, Geography and Science with many matches to National Curriculum and QCA topics.*Provides excellent models for writing with coverage of all NLS non-fiction text types pupils need to experience and understand.*Especially motivates and supports reluctant readers through supportive illustrations and Access texts for ages 9-11.*Promotes valuable awareness of community and citizenship through many titles based around community, environment and health. *Simple integration of assessment for learning into class teaching is provided in the Teaching Notes which ensure children's reading and writing skills progress at word, sentence and text level. *Accessible Teaching Notes and Activity sheets ensure teachers, teaching assistants and parents are all able to contribute to teaching and learning.
Volcano A Fiery Tale Of Survival
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Author : Thomas Kingsley Troupe
language : en
Publisher: Capstone
Release Date : 2016-01-01
Volcano A Fiery Tale Of Survival written by Thomas Kingsley Troupe and has been published by Capstone this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-01 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
"Cam glances out the window of his Hawaii hotel room just in time to see the nearby 'inactive' volcano explode! Chunks of rock and lava cascade down into the city. Cam knows he needs to find his family and get out fast, but a river of lava runs between him and his loved ones"--Provided by publisher.
Surviving The Volcano C Book Club
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Author : S. Williams
language : en
Publisher: Orbit Books
Release Date : 2001-05-17
Surviving The Volcano C Book Club written by S. Williams and has been published by Orbit Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-05-17 with categories.
Can You Survive A Supervolcano Eruption
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Author : Blake Hoena
language : en
Publisher: Capstone
Release Date : 2016-01-01
Can You Survive A Supervolcano Eruption written by Blake Hoena and has been published by Capstone this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-01 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
On a class trip to Yellowstone National Park, the reader's choices determine if survival is possible after a massive volcano erupts.
Jake Maddox Volcano
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Author : Jake Maddox
language : en
Publisher: Capstone
Release Date : 2013-05
Jake Maddox Volcano written by Jake Maddox and has been published by Capstone this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
It was supposed to be a fun camping trip. Tom and Kevin had been looking forward to it all summer. Kevin had never camped before, and Tom couldn’t wait to show his friend how to fish and survive in the wilderness. But when the long-dormant volcano erupts, their fun trip vanishes, replaced by a mad dash for survival. Tom and Kevin have to use their smarts to outrun the lava spilling madly from the volcano’s peak.
Maribel Versus The Volcano
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Author : Sarah Hannah Gomez
language : en
Publisher: Girls Survive
Release Date : 2021-01-28
Maribel Versus The Volcano written by Sarah Hannah Gomez and has been published by Girls Survive this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-28 with categories.
Volcano Survival Stories
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Author : Amy C. Rea
language : en
Publisher: Momentum
Release Date : 2024
Volcano Survival Stories written by Amy C. Rea and has been published by Momentum this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024 with categories.
Showcases stories from real-life survivors who lived through a volcanic eruption. This book describes people's experiences with the disaster, discusses the aftermath, and shows how people helped others in their hour of need. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, infographics, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.