Extreme Volcanoes by John Farndon

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Extreme Volcanoes by John Farndon

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Part of When Disaster Strikes series

Summary

Extreme Volcanoes takes a good all round look at volcanoes. Here we explain the geology behind eruptions, why, how and where they happen (including on the seabed), and the different types of devastation they can cause: loss of human life, livestock and harvests, damage to homes, transport, communications, etc.

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Extreme Volcanoes by John Farndon

The molten rock just under Earth's solid crust sometimes erupts suddenly and violently, causing streams of red-hot lava and scorching high-speed avalanches called pyroclastic flows. Volcanoes can bury entire cities in ash, poison the air with suffocating gases, trigger earthquakes and tsunamis, and drastically alter our climate. Witness the world's most extreme volcanic disasters throughout history, from the Yellowstone supervolcano to Vesuvius and Krakatoa, and find out what could happen if they erupt again. Learn how volcanoes form, what causes them to erupt, and why the benefits may outweigh the dangers for the people who live near them. Discover the science and technology that could help volcanologists save lives by predicting future devastating explosions.

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ISBN 13 9781912108008
ISBN 10 1912108003
Title Extreme Volcanoes
Author John Farndon
Series When Disaster Strikes
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Hungry Tomato Ltd
Year published 2017-06-22
Number of pages 32
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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