volcanism

Provides an overview of how a volcano becomes an island. Describes how volcanoes form, where volcanoes are located, and the effects of a volcanic explosion. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and sources of additional information.

Geologist Wendell "Duff" Duffield describes his experiences working at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on the island's K?lauea Volcano from 1969-72.

This book discusses the science behind volcanic eruptions. The chapters examine notable volcanic eruptions in history, explain why volcanoes erupt, and show how scientists are working to understand and predict eruptions. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.

Uses the Mount St. Helens and the Santorini volcanoes and the San Francisco earthquake as dramatic evidence that our planet's subterranean regions are active and continually changing. Explains the plate tectonics theory and accompanies scientists around the world as they study the boundaries between plates of the earth's crust where earthquakes and volcanoes may occur in the future.

Examines the causes and disastrous effects of volcanoes; and discusses how scientists study volcanoes and some benefits of volcanoes.

Examines the events of the volcanic eruption on the Greek island of Calliste in 1650 BCE.

What causes a volcano to erupt? How do scientists study volcanoes? Where have the most destructive eruptions occurred? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this media enhanced book.

Explores the phenomenon of volcanism as it occurs throughout our solar system on planets, asteroids, and moons.

Discusses forces that change the earth's surface, including the movement of plates, volcanoes, and earthquakes, and the effects of those forces.