Explains volcanic activity, how it originates in the earth's core, and what happens when a volcano erupts. Surveys monitoring devices, documented eruptions, and the ecological effects.
Describes the destruction of Pompeii by the eruption of Vesuvius in A.D. 79 and what its rediscovery and excavation has revealed about daily life in the Roman Empire.
It was supposed to be a fun camping trip. Tom and Kevin had been looking forward to it all summer. But when the long-dormant volcano erupts, their fun vanishes, replaced by a mad dash for survival.
Provides an overview of how a volcano becomes an island. Describes how volcanoes form, where volcanoes are located, and the effects of a volcanic explosion. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and sources of additional information.
Presents information on volcanoes, in simple text with illustrations, and discusses what they are, how they happen, what their devastating effects can be, and how they can be predicted. 'Includes glossary.
Explains what volcanoes are, what causes them, and where they occur; discusses what happens during a volcano eruption and who helps afterwards; and considers whether volcanoes can be predicted or prevented. Includes case studies.
Discusses what causes volcanic eruptions, the three main types of volcanoes, early myths about volcanoes, and the environmental impact of eruptions, and takes a comprehensive look at the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington State.
