The Volcano Adventure Guide
Book description
The Volcano Adventure Guide is the first book of its type. It contains vital information for anyone wishing to visit, explore, and photograph active volcanoes safely and enjoyably. Following an introduction that discusses eruption styles of different types of volcanoes, how to prepare for a volcano trip, and how to…
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Think of this book as the ultimate tourist guide for someone who wants to visit and "experience" volcanoes.
Lopes is a knowledgeable volcanologist and planetary scientist who brings first-person authority to her writing. The first chapters provide the basics needed to choose which volcanoes one would like to visit, followed by well-written descriptions of 28 volcanoes or volcanic regions from around the world.
Each account provides the reader with an understanding of why the volcano is where it is, plus practical information that could help make a visit to that volcano more enjoyable.
From James' list on amazing volcanoes.
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