Volcano: A Visual Guide
<p> <i>Rare and previously unpublished photographs of the most powerful of all natural events.</i> </p><p> Through 250 spectacular full-color images, <b>Volcano: A Visual Guide</b> takes readers on an armchair journey to 40 of the world's most active and important volcanoes. </p><p> 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. </p><p> Stunning color photographs of volcanoes and volcanic eruptions showcase volcanoes worldwide and beyond, including:</p><ul> <li>The United States</li> <li>Japan</li> <li>Indonesia</li> <li>Montserrat</li> <li>Italy</li> <li>The Galapagos Islands</li> <li>Papua New Guinea</li> <li>The Cook Islands</li> <li>The Philippines</li> <li>The Pacific Ocean</li> <li>New Zealand</li> <li>The Moon, Venus, Mars and Triton.</li> </ul><p> Volcanoes and the forces that create them produce many of our planet's most stunning natural spectacles and dramatic landscapes. <b>Volcano: A Visual Guide</b> provides a magical view inside the Earth's interior. </p>