Worst of the Worst Avalanches! - (Worst of the Worst Disasters) by Aaron Sautter (Paperback)

About the Book

Discover history's worst of the worst avalanches, including the 1970 Huascarán disaster, the 2015 Mount Everest avalanche, and more, in this thrilling nonfiction book.

Book Synopsis

When millions of tons of snow come crashing down, disaster strikes in an instant! In this fact-filled nonfiction book, uncover the deadliest avalanches in history, including the devastating 1970 Huascarán avalanche that buried entire towns in Peru, the 2015 Mount Everest disaster triggered by a massive earthquake, and more. From sudden snowslides to massive ice collapses, explore how these disasters happened, their impact on people and the environment, and the life-saving techniques used to prevent future catastrophes. With gripping real-life survival stories, eye-catching images, and easy-to-read text, this book is a must-have crash course on nature's most extreme snowstorms.