Discover which volcano is the biggest, what kind of lava is the stickiest, and how a volcano forms. Visit the Ring of Fire to see where over 400 volcanoes are and just how often they erupt. See how tectonic plates affect volcanoes and cause earthquakes, and see volcanic rocks up close.
Volcanic activity reduced Pompeii to ashes, but the Mount Vesuvius eruption is only the seventh most destructive volcanic eruption out of the top ten in human history! This fiery volume covers all ten natural disasters with mesmerizing photographs and visuals of these natural phenomena. A helpful map shows the location of each historical eruption, and critical thinking questions allow readers to test their new knowledge. Even reluctant readers will want to explore this high-interest topic, making this book an essential for any STEM, geography, or history library.
A comprehensive guide to volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis that discusses how the Earth moves, eruptions, types of volcanoes, hazards, climate, how they are monitored, tectonics, warning systems, and more.
Learn about how geothermal energy technology is developed, its risks and rewards, and whether or not geothermal power will solve our energy challenges.
Describes what causes different kinds of volcanoes to form and how eruptions work and discusses some of histories most devastating eruptions and how much damage they caused, as well as the methods experts use to predict and protect against eruptions.
"This book discusses the science behind tsunamis. The chapters describe destructive tsunamis and their aftermath, explain why tsunamis occur, and explore scientists' efforts to predict these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved."--Provided by publisher.
