About THE BOOK VOLCANOES Whateveryone Needs To KnoW
A Deep Dive into Volcanoes
Tools You Can Use for Exploration
Tools You Can Use for Exploration
Volcanoes: What Everyone Needs to Know (Oxford University Press) is your ultimate guide to one of nature’s most fascinating and powerful forces. Following a question-and-answer format, the reader will learn essential geological concepts critical to understanding how and where volcanoes form before examining their physical structure and associated processes. Through real-world examples—from the explosive history of Mount Vesuvius to the colossal eruption of Yellowstone Supervolcano—you’lluncover mind-blowing facts about how volcanoes have shaped our planet, impactedthe climate, and altered the course of civilizations. Additionally, the reader will discover how eruptions are predicted, how energy is harnessed, and how volcanism on other planets is understood.
Tools You Can Use for Exploration
Tools You Can Use for Exploration
Tools You Can Use for Exploration
Included in the book:
· A clear, comprehensive introduction to key geological concepts necessary to understand volcanoes
· 60+ color diagrams and illustrations to clarify complex ideas
· GPS coordinates (Latitude/Longitude) for easy reference of volcanoes on virtual platforms
· Color photographs of common volcanic minerals and rocks for easy identification
· A glossary of geological terms related to volcanism
· An appendix featuring 100 of the world’s most active volcanoes
Who is the intended audience?
Tools You Can Use for Exploration
Who is the intended audience?
Whether you are a curious student, an adventure lover, a science enthusiast, or just someone who has wondered what makes volcanoes erupt, What Everyone Needs to Know Volcanoes (Oxford University Press) is your go-to resource.
With 1,350 active volcanoes on Earth and 50 to 70 erupting annually, it’s time for you to understand what makes these natural forces tick.
Get ready to explore the explosive world beneath our feet!