Volcanoes: An Introduction

by Alwyn Scarth

Book Overview

Why do volcanoes erupt, and in so many different ways? What happens when a volcano erupts in the sea? How can eruptions be predicted or even modified? Many such questions are posed and answered in this clearly written and wide-ranging introduction to volcanoes. From time immemorial the power and drama of volcanoes have terrified those who lived in their vicinity and fascinated those from afar. This book sets these impressive phenomena in their world...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0890966362
• ISBN13: 9780890966365
• Release Date: August 1994
• Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

The a,b,c on volcanoes.

A wonderful piece that covers all one needs to know about volcanoes.Definitely a student's handbook, easy to read and understand and is suitable reading material for any age. One is captured by the amount of information cover in such a small text.