volcanism

This book describes volcanoes, including how they form, the damages they cause, and supervolcanoes.

Illustrations and simple text teach young readers how volcanoes are created, what can set them off, how scientists risk their lives to study them, and why people choose to live in the shadows of volcanoes.

Explores volcanoes and volcanic activity in the United States, discussing the study of volcanoes, their effect on the environment, and volcanic hazards and risks.

Discusses how to predict and survive earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Chronicles the experiences geologist Marta Calvache had during two deadly volcanic events, the eruption of Galeras on January 14, 1993, and the eruption of Nevado del Ruiz in November of 1985.

Explains what volcanoes are and how they are studied, looks at types of volcanoes and eruptions, discusses the dangers associated with volcanoes, and includes profiles of major volcanoes around the world.

Describes the formation of the Hawaiian islands and the continuing eruptions of Mt. Kilauea.