Displaying 1 of 1 2008 Format: Book Author: Kusky, Timothy M. Title: Tsunamis : giant waves from the sea / Timothy Kusky. Publisher, Date: New York : Facts On File, ©2008. Description: xxii, 134 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. Summary: Describes giant ocean waves, known as tsunamis, and what causes them. Target Audience Note: 012 up. Series: The hazardous Earth Hazardous earth. Subjects: Tsunamis -- Juvenile literature. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: Triggering mechanisms for tsunamis -- Physics of tsunami movement -- Waves similar to tsunamis -- Historical tsunami disasters -- The Indian Ocean Tsunami of December 26, 2004 -- Reducing the threat from tsunamis. Web Site: Table of contents LCCN: 2007023477 ISBN: 9781438117638 1438117639 9780816064649 0816064644 Other Number: 141188047 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 252731 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 551.4637 Kusky Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1