Volcanoes

by David A. Rothery

Published 28 September 2001
TEACH YOURSELF VOLCANOES is a practical, comprehensive guide which will enable you to discover more about the mysteries behind volcanic activity.

Extensively illustrated, TEACH YOURSELF VOLCANOES:

Explains why volcanoes occur and how they erupt.

Describes the various kinds of volcanoes on Earth and on other planetary bodies.

Discusses the hazards posed by volcanoes, both locally and globally.

Explains why volcanoes can vary in shape.

Shows how volcanic activity can be monitored and predicted.

Learn about nature's most feared phenomena

Volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis are the three deadliest natural events humans must contend with. Beginning with the basics of plate tectonics, this accessible guide educates you on how these hazards can be predicted, how they are interrelated, and what their catastrophic consequences are.