In vivid detail, this engrossing volume describes the experiences of people who have witnessed some of history's most powerful earthquakes. Readers will learn about the reasons that earthquakes happen, and examine the tragic and devastating impact that Japan's 2011 earthquake had on the country. Among the historic beyond-belief earthquakes studied are those in Haiti, China, Italy, Kashmir, Armenia, and the United States. Sidebars and a timeline make this volume a dramatic must-read for those intrigued by natural disasters.