Author: Lois Anderson

Published: 2012

Publisher: Pearson New Zealand

Format: Paperback

Pages: 284

Suitable: Year 11 NCEA Level 1

Achievement Standard 1.1 (AS91007) asks you to Demonstrate geographic understanding of environments that have been shaped by extreme natural event(s). Nature's Fury has been written to help you learn about the three main extreme natural events earthquakes, volcanoes and cyclones. You will find out why they happen, how they work and the impact they have on the world we live in.

Nature's Fury provides relevant case studies of historical and recent volcanic eruptions, tropical storms and earthquakes, including the eruption of Mt Pinatubo, Hurricane Katrina, Cyclone Percy, and the Haiti and Christchurch earthquakes. Accessible and easy to read, the book has many supporting illustrations and photographs. There are a variety of activities and exercises throughout that will give you valuable practice so you will develop the confidence you need to do well in your assessment.