volcanoes

Follows volcanologists Andy Lockhart and John Pallister on their journey to a variety of different threatening volcanoes around the world, searching with the scientists of the Volcano Disaster Assistance Program for ways to detect early warning signs of an eruption.

In a visual reference, readers can discover the inner workings of one of Earth's most terrifying natural phenomena as well as learn about some of the most famous volcanic eruptions in history --.

Explores the volcanic characteristics of Earth and its, moon, Mars, Venus, and Io, Jupiter's moon; features descriptions of five volcanoes on each planet or moon; and includes images from space.

Photographs and illustrations describe the various types of volcanoes and volcanic eruptions around the world; and describes what causes volcanoes to erupt and their impact on the people and landscape.

For 123 years, Mount St. Helens volcano in Washington state was quiet. Then, one March afternoon in 1980, the volcano awoke from its sleep. Includes a study of this volcano, and volcanoes in general.

Describes in simple terms why earthquakes and volcanoes occur, the damage they cause, and how instruments are used to detect movements in the earth.

Contains a brief overview of volcanoes and their causes and includes a quiz, definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary, a discussion question, and activity.

Examines the structure and history of Earth from the perspective of visitors from a distant galaxy, focusing on the formation, eruption, and classification of volcanoes; looks at the difference between magma and lava; features a visit to Horseshoe Lake at Mammoth Mountain, California; and includes a demonstration of how tilt meters are used.

Studies the science of volcanoes and discusses their geologic behavior, the effect they have had on human life, the different kinds of volcanoes, and other related topics.