Haraldur SigurÃ°sson,John Stix,Bruce Houghton,Stephen R. McNutt,Hazel Rymer
"The Encyclopedia of Volcanoes" summarizes our present knowledge of volcanoes. Through its thematic organization around the melting of the Earth, it provides a comprehensive source of information on the multidisciplinary influences of volcanic eruptions--both the destructive and the beneficial aspects. The world's experts on volcanology have been consulted in the planning of this volume. Over 80 authoritative, concise cross-referenced entries elucidate the major concepts and influences of volcanoes on past and present-day processes.
Science,Geology,Science,Nonfiction
Encyclopedia of Volcanoes