volcanoes

A close-up look at volcanoes of the past and present, examining the scientists who study them and explaining how and why they erupt.

Describes the formation, power, and warning signs of earthquakes and volcanoes and explains how to survive them, also discussing the Richter scale.

Discusses how earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur and how they can be predicted.

Describes the the eruption of the volcanic mountain of Krakatoa, west of the island of Java in 1883. Discusses the cultural history and daily life of the island's peoples, the buildup of the volcano, and life on the island today.

Discusses origins, causes, and historical occurrences, of earthquakes and volcanoes and how to prepare for them.

Outlines the processes that occur beneath the Earth's crust that cause volcanoes to erupt and examines how eruptions can change the shape of the Earth over time. Features color photographs, a pronunciation guide, a glossary, sidebars and a list of Internet links.

Examines the formation and eruption of volcanoes, describes the damage they can cause, looks at some of history's most destructive eruptions, and explains how to survive a volcano eruption.

Chase, heading south of the border with Nicole Rossi, faces a threat to his survival while searching for the Rossi Brothers' Circus after an earthquake in Mexico.

This book describes volcanoes, including how they form, the damages they cause, and supervolcanoes.

A collection of myths and stories from various cultures which attempt to explain elements of the underground including earthquakes, volcanoes, caves, and springs.