"Examines the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens volcano, including the cause of the eruption, its impact on surrounding environments, and stories from survivors"--Provided by publisher.
Discusses the threat posed to civilization by volcanoes, from ancient times through the twenty-first century, covering the scientific work of volcanologists, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, the role of tectonic plates, and more.
Describes what causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions and discusses continental drift, tectonic plates, volcanic and earthquake activity around the world, different kinds of volcanoes, and the effects upon the landscape of the earth.
Provides an introduction to volcanoes, and features procedures for activities, projects, and experiments designed to help students learn more about where they are found and how and why they erupt.
Tells about the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980, focusing on the story of Harry Truman, an elderly man who had lived on the mountain for many years and refused to leave despite numerous warnings.
After the eruption of the Yellowstone supervolcano destroys his city and its surroundings, fifteen-year-old Alex must journey from Cedar Falls, Iowa, to Illinois to find his parents and sister, trying to survive in a transformed landscape and a new society in which all the old rules of living have vanished.
