Volcanoes (A Firefly Guide)

Volcanoes (A Firefly Guide)
by Mauro Rosi, Paolo Papale, Luca Lupi, Marco Stoppato

Volcanoes (A Firefly Guide)
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Author: Luca Lupi, Marco Stoppato, Mauro Rosi, Paolo Papale
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-03-01
ISBN: 1552976831
Number of pages: 336
Publisher: Firefly Books

Book Reviews of Volcanoes (A Firefly Guide)

Book Review: A very nice introduction to the world of volcanoes
Summary: 5 Stars

This book is a fine introduction to the science, power, and beauty of volcanoes. The text is written for the lay person and will not bowl the reader over with technical jargon or esoteric equations. It is well organized and very well written. A particularly good feature is the review of many of world's best known,(and some not-so-well known), volcanoes, by way of short chapters on each. Each volcano is described in terms of location, type of volcano, dangerousness. and eruptive pattern.

The book is excellently illustrated in what appears to be a four-color format. These photographs alone would make this book a keeper. Some are simply spectacular. The book's numerous explanatory diagrams are also in color and seamlessly blend with the fine text and photographs to produce a comprehensive guide and text.

I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in physical geology or volcanoes, whether neophyte or expert.

Summary of Volcanoes (A Firefly Guide)

Volcanoes describes in stunning detail 100 active volcanoes around the planet. Every entry describes the principal characteristics of the volcano, such as the geodynamic environment leading to its formation, its structure, special features, morphology, its method of eruption, and the materials erupted. There are also traveler's directions for reaching each volcano.

The word volcano usually evokes images of cone-shaped mountains with smooth, steep slopes and a plume of smoke rising skyward. This, however, is only one of the five types of volcanoes. In this comprehensive guide, readers will learn about these basic types:

  • Island-Arc volcanoes (Alaska, Japan and Indonesia)
  • Hot-Spot volcanoes (Hawaii)
  • Ocean-Ridge volcanoes (Iceland)
  • Continental-Margin volcanoes (North America and the Andes)
  • Continental-Rift volcanoes (eastern Africa)

Written and illustrated by experts in the field, Volcanoes will appeal to readers interested in science and natural history; travelers to regions of volcanic activity; students; and inhabitants of areas exposed to volcanic eruptions.

The book also addresses predicting eruptions and how to minimize the risks posed by them.

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