This impressive scientific resource presents up-to-date information on ten thousand years of volcanic activity on Earth. In the decade and a half since the previous edition was published new studies
Since the advent of the mantle plume hypothesis in 1971, scientists have been faced with the problem that its predictions are not confirmed by observation. For thirty years, the usual reaction has bee
True-life accounts from a wide variety of people, including scientists, sightseers, and thrillseekers, add to the compelling readability of this book that gives readers both a historical perspective o
Marcia McNutt, director of the U.S. Geological Survey, introduces this collection of stunning photographic essays drawn from National Geographic publications on one of nature's most spectacular and in
The purpose of this book is to get a practical understanding of the most common processing techniques in earthquake seismology. The book deals with manual methods and computer assisted methods. Each t
Introduces the science behind earthquakes--events that can change the Earth in minutes, not millions of years--and describes the most dangerous areas for earthquakes and the destruction they can cause
Volcanoes are essential elements in the delicate global balance of elemental forces that govern both the dynamic evolution of the Earth and the nature of Life itself. Without volcanic activity, life a
DK is reissuing some of its most beloved Readers with a fresh new look, perfect for 21st century kids! What spits out fire and ash? What sleeps for years but may explode with a bang at any time? In E
Despite growing evidence of geothermic activity under America's first and foremost national park, it took geologists a long time to realize that there was actually a volcano beneath Yellowstone. And
An earthquake can strike without warning and wreak horrific destruction and death, whether it's the cataclysmic 2008 Sichuan quake in China that killed tens of thousands or a future great earthquake o
From the pyrotechnics of explosive Mount Etna in Sicily to the ravaged cone of Mount St. Helens in the USA, volcanoes are the most awe-inspiring, fascinating and potentially devastating geological phe
"Which volcano were women not allowed to climb until 1860? What is the difference between a shield volcano and a stratovolcano? Which volcano blew over 1,000 meters off its top in 1815? The world has
Introduces volcanoes, explaining how they are formed and why they erupt, along with descriptions of some of the most famous volcanic eruptions in history.
Examines the formation and eruption of volcanoes, describes the damages and benefits of volcanoes, and discusses steps taken to predict eruptions and protect the surroundings.
