volcanoes

Discusses features of the volcano Mount Terror that is located on Ross Island in Antarctica.

Photographs and text explain the causes and effects of volcanoes and earthquakes and examine specific occurrences throughout history.

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

Profiles the scientists who study volcanic activity and attempt to predict when a volcano will erupt.

Traces the development of volcanology in Hawaii and the history of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

Photographic study of volcanoes in Alaska, with general information on the geological phenomena and essays on some of the northern state's more recent volcanic eruptions.

Describes volcanoes and earthquakes, discusses what causes them, provides facts about eruptions and quakes around the world, and includes activities and a glossary.

Photographs and simple text describe the physical characteristics of volcanoes.

"Introduces the science of volcanoes to young readers, including geologic formation, famous volcanoes, predicting eruptions, and more"--Provided by publisher.