Earthquakes Science

The ground shakes. A road splits apart. Buildings collapse. It’s an earthquake! Discover how movement deep below Earth’s surface can cause such damage. Learn about earthquakes, what causes them, and how to stay safe if one happens.

Join Max Axiom as he explores the science behind earthquakes. Max helps young listeners understand why earthquakes happen and how we can protect against them.

This audiobook tells the story of the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 and the subsequent fires.

The bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman and The Map That Changed the World examines the enduring and world-changing effects of the catastrophic eruption off the coast of Java of the earth's most dangerous volcano -- Krakatoa. The legendary annihilation in 1883 of the...

Learn about the science and history of volcanoes with iMindsJNR audio-learning series for younger minds. A volcano is an opening in the earth's surface through which molten rock, gases and debris can escape. The mound commonly associated with volcanoes is what remains after eruptions have collected and hardened around this opening.Volcanoes exist in the mythology of numerous countries, such as Iceland and Japan. Many past cultures, such as the Greeks and the Romans, also had volcano mythology.

What is a volcano? Kids will learn about the three main types of volcanoes: cinder cone, shield volcanoes, and composite volcanoes, where volcanoes are found, and how scientists use warning signs to predict when a volcano will erupt. Amazing sound effects and fun facts will encourage kids to learn more about the Earth, volcanoes, and the exciting job of a volcanologist.

An exploration of the cutting-edge technology that will enable us to confront the realities of climate change. For decades scientists and environmentalists have sounded the alarm about the effects of global warming. We are now past the tipping point. As floods, storms, and extreme temperatures...

Transform natural disaster anxiety into confident preparedness with this calm, accessible guide to earth science. Whether you live in an active seismic zone or simply want to understand the dramatic forces shaping our planet, this reassuring journey demystifies the earth's crust. Listen during...

Turn childhood earthquake anxiety into an empowering STEM science adventure about the wiggly ground beneath us. Perfect for family road trips or engaging homeschool listening, this playful earth science journey gently replaces scary myths with reassuring, kid-friendly geology facts. Young...

Experience the visceral science and history of natural disasters as the solid ground fractures beneath your feet. Whether you are commuting or seeking an immersive educational escape, this suspenseful exploration of our restless planet will leave you breathless. Journey from the chaotic sensory...

In the not too distant past, along the Mississippi River, North America tried to tear itself in half. It failed. It won’t the second time. The New Madrid fault zone, six times larger than the San Andreas in California, has generated a series of massive earthquakes thrusting the Atwood and Chandler families in a fight to survive. Will they arrive for Christmas? Will they arrive at all? Their lives are about to change forever. Prepare to be shaken.

The first indication of the prolonged terror that followed the 1906 earthquake occurred when a ship steaming off San Francisco's Golden Gate "seemed to jump clear out of the water." This gripping account of the earthquake, the devastating firestorms that followed, and the city's subsequent reconstruction vividly shows how, after the shaking stopped, humans, not the forces of nature, nearly destroyed San Francisco in a remarkable display of simple ineptitude and power politics.

Turn family road trips into an epic science adventure by exploring the giant puzzle of Earth's shifting tectonic plates. This playful, educational journey dives beneath our yards and oceans to uncover the fiery, slow-moving world right below our feet. Perfect for curious minds and calming...

Transform childhood anxiety about natural disasters into empowering ocean science with this reassuring educational guide. Instead of fearing the unknown, young listeners will dive into a calm, friendly audio journey to understand the massive forces shaping our planet. Perfect for shared family...

Turn childhood anxiety into STEM confidence with an engaging earth science audiobook exploring extreme weather events. Whether you need an educational listen for a family road trip or a comforting resource to answer curious bedtime questions, this reassuring guide delivers. Young listeners will...

Master the earth science behind natural disasters and extreme weather with this empowering, anxiety-free audio experience. Perfect for your daily commute or family learning time, this calm exploration demystifies the terrifying unpredictability of our planet. Discover the fascinating mechanics...

Dark wizard Maldred has stolen the Gold and Silver Keys! With these keys, he can now control the Naga: a powerful dragon who can cause terrible earthquakes. The Naga lives in a secret temple in the center of the earth...and Maldred is on his way there! Drake and his friends Jean and Darma travel to the temple to try to stop him. What will they find there? Will the Dragon Masters defeat Maldred once and for all?

A journey around the United States in search of the truth about the threat of earthquakes leads to spine-tingling discoveries, unnerving experts, and ultimately the kind of preparations that will actually help guide us through disasters. It’s a road trip full of surprises. Earthquakes. You...

一场8.0级的强烈地震突如其来，短短80秒，数百万生命被推到生死边缘……一場8.0級的強烈地震突如其來，短短80秒，數百萬生命被推到生死邊緣……

New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice A riveting narrative about the biggest earthquake in North American recorded history—the 1964 Alaska earthquake that demolished the city of Valdez and swept away the island village of Chenega—and the geologist who hunted for clues to explain how...