Appealing to a wide audience, Earth Almanac looks at the condition of our planet--including natural and human-made disasters--while explaining the science and developments behind them. This new almanac is comprehensive, with four main sections on Atmosphere, Oceans, Land, and Fresh Water. Background information, statistics, and a list of major events begin each section, with important additional information on how scientists may one day predict quakes, storms, and other occurrences.