Publisher's Synopsis
Volcanoes and earthquakes have mesmerized and terrified people since before records began. This collection of superb photographs brings the story of these amazing natural phenomena vividly to lifeLearn about plate tectonics and how forces deep in the Earth's crust cause volcanoes and earthquakes. Learn how to read a seismograph and where to go if an earthquake rocks your house. See bodies uneearthed from Pompeii a volcano erupting on one of Jupiter's moons the volcanoes of Hawaii and a camera used to find earthquake survivor trapped in rubble. Discover how volcanoes can affect the weather and how San Francisco and Tokyo are preparing for the next big quake.Packed with fascinating facts Volcano is a unique and compelling introduction to the strange and powerful forces that shake and shape our planet.
