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ENGNRG KEEPS US SAFE: WHAT PRTCTS US DURG NTRL DISASTRS

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<P>If you pay attention to the news, you've probably seen some scary headlines: an entire town destroyed by a tornado, floodwaters up to house roofs, and more. But the truth is, these kinds of natural disasters are rare. Plus engineers have designed buildings and other structures to keep us as safe as possible during these events. Impact glass, base isolation, and floodwalls are just a few of the improvements that help people weather natural disasters safely. Learn more about how engineering and smart design keep us safe during natural disasters.</P>

Engineering Keeps Us Safe: What Protects Us During Natural Disasters?

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Front Cover.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
1: Introduction.
2: Air / Twisting Storms.
3: Earth / Quaking Ground.
4: Fire / Spreading Flames.
5: Water / Rising Waves.
Glossary.
Selected Bibliography.
Further Information.
Index.
Photo Acknowledgments.

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Engineering Keeps Us Safe: What Protects Us During Natural Disasters?