Introduces the facts about volcanoes, what they are, why and how they erupt, different types of volcanoes found around the world, and the effects of some famous eruptions of the twentieth century.

"Examines the science behind volcanoes, including what causes them to erupt, the inner-workings of a volcano, underwater volcanoes, and how to stay safe during an eruption"--Provided by publisher.

Volcanoes have changed the shape of the world since time began. Squire shows readers how they are formed, describes the different types of eruptions, tells how volcanoes have influenced human history, and shares tips for preparing for an eruption.

The bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman and The Map That Changed the World examines the enduring and world-changing effects of the catastrophic eruption off the coast of Java of the earth's most dangerous volcano — Krakatoa.

The legendary annihilation in 1883 of the volcano-island of Krakatoa — the name has since become a byword for a cataclysmic disaster — was followed by an immense tsunami that killed nearly

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"Witness the power of our restless planet to both create and destroy. Watch red-hot lava flow from an erupting volcano, see how earthquakes create tsunamis, and meet scientists past and present who have helped us understand our turbulent world."--

Brings volcanoes and earthquakes to life with 3-D illustrations.