volcanologists

Discusses volcanoes, techtonic plates, the different types of volcanic activity and dangers, and scientists' efforts to predict and study eruptions.

This book describes the jobs of volcanologists and seismologists, discussing tectonic plates, layers of Earth, geology, volcanic eruptions, active and dormant volcanoes, fieldwork, earthquakes, collecting data on earthquakes.

An exploration of volcanoes that provides accounts of individuals who have survived an eruption, explains what causes them, and discusses related disaster prevention and safety procedures.

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

Provides information about volcanoes, explaining what they are, how they form, and where they are located, and looks at the risks scientists take in their efforts to study and learn more about volcanoes.

Describes the work and environment one can expect with a career as a volcanologist.

Looks at the career of volcanologist, describing the work they do and the tools they use, reviewing the history of volcanology, featuring case studies of specific projects, and including sidebars, photographs, and tips on preparing to work in the field.

Profiles daredevil scientists from a variety of disciplines who regularly face danger and their own fears to study volcanoes.

Introduces readers to the skills, tasks, and expectations of pursuing a career as a volcanologist.

Follows volcanologists Andy Lockhart and John Pallister as they helicopter onto active volcanoes to install equipment, climb into blast zones to collect ash samples, and endure suspense as they wait to find out if their predictions are accurate.