Explains what volcanoes are and how they are studied, looks at types of volcanoes and eruptions, discusses the dangers associated with volcanoes, and includes profiles of major volcanoes around the world.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
Studying volcanoes -- What is a volcano? -- Earth on the move -- Erupting earth -- Volcano diagram -- Near volcanoes -- Scary science -- Volcano science -- Science in action -- Facts about volcanoes -- What have you learned -- Surfing our earth.