Volcano : A Visual Guide

English

ISBN: 1554073537

EAN: 9781554073535

Category: Nature / Earthquakes & Volcanoes

Publisher: Firefly Books, Limited

Release Date: 03/31/2008

Synopsis: Rare and previously unpublished photographs of the most powerful of all natural events.Through 250 spectacular full-color images, Volcano: A Visual Guide takes readers on an armchair journey to 40 of the worlds most active and important volcanoes.Informative text describes the features and structure of volcanoes, eruption dynamics, and what makes a volcano active, dormant or extinct. Fascinating details reveal how experts use technology to predict volcanic activity, and what volcanoes tell us about the geological history of Earth.Stunning color photographs of volcanoes and volcanic eruptions showcase volcanoes worldwide and beyond, including: The United States Japan Indonesia Montserrat Italy The Galapagos Islands Papua New Guinea The Cook Islands The Philippines The Pacific Ocean New Zealand The Moon, Venus, Mars and Triton.Volcanoes and the forces that create them produce many of our planets most stunning natural spectacles and dramatic landscapes. Volcano: A Visual Guide provides a magical view inside the Earths interior.

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Volcano : A Visual Guide

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.88 inches

Width: 8.0 inches

Length: 10.63 inches

Weight: 39.51 oz

Pages: 288