Learn how seismologists, volcanologists, and meteorologists predict natural disasters and save lives! These exciting examples keep readers engaged while practice problems and mathematical charts encourage them to improve their own estimation skills.
Some natural disasters that can happen at any time are tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and tsunamis. Scientists collect data to help them make predictions about when a natural disaster will occur. Some of these scientists are volcanologists, seismologists, and meteorologists. They all use tools to help them predict natural disasters. Weather data is also helpful when predicting natural disasters.