volcanoes

The author shares stories of his career as a volcanologist, discussing his experiences in the crater of the Soufriere Volcano on St. Vincent, his study of Mount St. Helens, and other adventures; and introduces readers to the basics of volcanology and the wonders of volcanoes.

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

Frank and Joe join a team of storm chasers to study the awesome power of a twister.al victim : Alicia's father!.

Introduces volcanic formation and activity and explains how volcanoes benefit man.

When the magic dogs who live on the volcanoes of El Salvador and protect the villagers from harm are pursued by wicked lead soldiers, they are aided by two ancient volcanoes.

Provides photographs and brief accounts of some of the world's worst natural disasters, from the Great White Hurricane that struck the East Coast in 1888 to Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and includes information on the science behind earthquakes, hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, and volcanoes.

Discusses the formation of volcanoes, the eruption of such famous ones as Paricutin and Krakatoa, the ring of fire, the usefulness of volcanoes, and volcanic areas of the United States.

Brief explanations of the earth's crust, faults, earthquakes, tidal waves, volcanoes, hot springs, and geysers.

Presents an introduction to volcanoes and earthquakes, and includes how earthquakes are reproduced in the laboratory, the seismotectonics of California, and the melting processes in the Earth's mantle.