Volcano Alert!

by Paul Challen

Some of history's greatest recorded disasters involved the spewing magma or falling ash from an erupting volcano. This book takes readers deep under the earth to the source of a volcano's power and then around the world to some of the most spectacular eruptions in history. Volcano Alert! also includes: - the dangers of lava and pyroclastic surges - a look at the scientific tools volcanologists use to predict and measure eruptions - famous volcanoes such as Mount Etna, Mount Vesuvius, and Mount Pinatubo

32 pages, Library Binding

First published March 1, 2004

About the author

Challen, Paul, 1967-
Challen, Paul C. (Paul Clarence), 1967-

Paul Challen lives in Dundas, Ontario.

Reviews

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this very interesting book are descriptions and photographs of different types of volcanoes, discussion on how they’re formed, how they erupt, destruction they can cause, and so much more.
Table of contents:
Sleeping giant;
What is a volcano?;
How volcanos happen?
Busting loose;
Underwater volcano
Volcano, forecasting;
Kinds of eruptions
Famous volcanoes;
Staying safe
After the volcano;
Under the volcano
Recipe for disaster;
Glossary and index.