The Science of Volcanoes

Hot bubbling lava, ash, and explosions--this captivating book takes readers inside a volcano with approachable text and engaging diagrams to explain the true science behind these sleeping giants. Detailed text and vivid photographs cover specifics including how volcanoes are created as well as the gases and natural forces that make them explode. Fact boxes and insets provide essential facts and figures about our world's volcanic activity, while a section called "Real-Life Science" explains historic volcanic eruptions that have stood out for their size and impact on surrounding areas. Discussing the scientific, geographical, and economic impacts of a volcanic eruption, this book treats the subject matter in a matter-of-fact but reverent way, appreciating this natural phenomenon while always underscoring the danger that it can bring.