Super Volcanoes by Robin George Andrews
An exhilarating, time-travelling journey to the solar systems strangest and most awe-inspiring volcanoes
"DrRobin Andrews takes us on an explosive, gassy, messy adventure decoding the epic hot mess that is volcanism on Earth and far beyond. If volcanoes have ever triggered even a minor explosion of fear, excitement, awe, confusion, or curiosity for you: Read. This. Book." -- Dr. Janine Krippner, volcanologist, Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program
"Andrews is in awe of his subjects; his zeal is obvious.... his attentive reporting will be enjoyed by both the magma-curious and anyone who just wants to wonder at some of the strangest, strongest forces in the universe." -- Tess Joosse - Scientific American
"Fascinating.... The science writing is consistently exciting and illuminating and kept me reading into the wee hours.... Using his storytelling skills, Mr. Andrews offers us a solar system resembling a ‘boundless library, one full of books whose words are written in volcanic ink.’" -- Robert M. Thorson - Wall Street Journal
"Andrews takes readers on a Cook’s tour of volcanoes near and far, fuelling a broader curiosity about our planet and its place in the solar system.... He is at his best when discussing those who live in the shadow of volcanoes and, especially, the scientis" -- Andrew H Knoll - Times Literary Supplement
"Andrews is in awe of his subjects; his zeal is obvious.... his attentive reporting will be enjoyed by both the magma-curious and anyone who just wants to wonder at some of the strangest, strongest forces in the universe." -- Tess Joosse - Scientific American
"Fascinating.... The science writing is consistently exciting and illuminating and kept me reading into the wee hours.... Using his storytelling skills, Mr. Andrews offers us a solar system resembling a ‘boundless library, one full of books whose words are written in volcanic ink.’" -- Robert M. Thorson - Wall Street Journal
"Andrews takes readers on a Cook’s tour of volcanoes near and far, fuelling a broader curiosity about our planet and its place in the solar system.... He is at his best when discussing those who live in the shadow of volcanoes and, especially, the scientis" -- Andrew H Knoll - Times Literary Supplement
Robin George Andrews is an award-winning science journalist who regularly writes about the Earth, space, and planetary sciences for outlets including the New York Times, the Atlantic, National Geographic, Scientific American, Washington Post, Nature, Atlas Obscura, Quanta Magazine, among others. He lives in London, England.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781324035916 |
| ISBN 10 | 1324035919 |
| Title | Super Volcanoes |
| Author | Robin George Andrews |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | WW Norton & Co |
| Year published | 2023-01-06 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
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