Arcadia Public Library

Briefly explains the work of volcano scientists, who study temperature changes, rocks, and other data to learn how volcanoes work and to warn people when a volcano may erupt.

"A discussion of a major type of natural disaster, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Takes readers deep under the earth to the source of a volcano's power, and then around the world to some of the most spectacular eruptions in history, such as Mount Etna, Mount Vesuvius, and Mount Pinatubo.

Discusses volcanoes, describing what happens when they erupt, and highlighting eruptions throughout history.

Describes what volcanoes are and how they form, explains why they can cause the damage they do, and describes the aftermath of several significant volcanoes from the past two centuries.

Explores the life of volcanologists, the scientists who leave the safety of the laboratory to participate in the dangerous work of studying volcanoes, describing the work they do, the dangers they face, and the benefits of their work.

Introduces volcanoes, describing how they form, why they erupt, and some of the most explosive eruptions throughout history.

Learn how volcanoes form, how robots help study them, and other surprising facts.

"Find out about the different types of volcanoes and how they form. Learn how scientists monitor volcanic activity, and what makes some eruptions so much more destructive than others. Read about some of the most famous volcanic eruptions in history and their effects on the people and environment surrounding them."-- Provided by publisher.