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OverviewAs one of the most fascinating and volatile forces on earth, volcanoes have long been the subject of worship, fear, and study. With the aid of famous case histories Lopes provides a unique background to volcanoes, what they are, why they form, and how they erupt. From the Sunset Crater in Arizona and Krakatau in Indonesia to the exotic volcanoes of the outer solar system, this guide illustrates the dangers of volcanoes and their importance in shaping the world around us. A fact made only more clear by the crippling consequences of the Icelandic eruption that brought UK and European air traffic to a complete standstill. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dr. Rosaly Lopes , James Adams , Bee Audio USPublisher: Bolinda Publishing Imprint: Bolinda Audio Books Edition: Unabridged edition ISBN: 9781743105313ISBN 10: 1743105312 Publication Date: 01 January 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand ![]() We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsMaybe the best compilation ever published. Good ... for the interested reader, students of volcanology, and professional scientists ... In summary, it is an amazing voyage through the world of volcanoes. -- Eugene I Smith, Professor of Geology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Author InformationDr Rosaly Lopes is a principal scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and Lead Scientist for Geophysics and Planetary Geosciences. In 2006, she was honoured by Guinness World Records as the discoverer of the most active volcanoes anywhere. She is author of The Volcano Adventure Guide. James Adams has narrated over a hundred fiction and non-fiction audiobooks. His distinctive British accent has been sought after for books that range from Conan Doyle’s Professor Challenger series to biographies, autobiographies, and works of Christian philosophy. He also hosted a morning news show on public radio, and has written 14 bestselling books of fiction and nonfiction that have been translated into 12 languages. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |