Alamosa Public Library

Uncover the Earth's inner secrets as you explore the world's most magnificent volcanoes and earthquakes like never before. Become an eyewitness to the world's most explosive volcanoes and powerful earthquakes with this picture-led guide that will take you on a visual tour of the hotspots of the world. Explore everything you need to know about the Earth's most extraordinary natural forces - from active volcanoes, including Kilanea in Hawaii and Etna...

Provides a basic introduction to volcanoes, explaining how they form and how volcanic eruptions occur, and describing the effects of different kinds of eruptions on people and the environment.

"This illustrated nonfiction book introduces middle grade readers to the science, history and legends of volcanoes around the world."--

Atmospheric illustrations, strong photographs and lively text encourage readers to discover the fascinating and deadly world of earthquakes and volcanoes. The book will answer such questions as: How do you take a volcano's temperature?--Why do people live near volcanoes?--How can you prepare for an earthquake?--Where does lava come from?--plus much more. A four-page foldout reveals the aftermath of a massive earthquake.

Photographs and text explain the causes and effects of volcanoes and earthquakes and examine specific occurrences throughout history.

More than six months after the eruption of the Yellowstone supervolcano, Alex and Darla retrace their steps to Iowa hoping to find Alex's parents and bring them to the tenuous safety of Illinois, but the journey is ever more perilous as the remaining communities fight to the death for food and power.

Looks at ways and means volcanologists predict volcanic eruptions. Watch as they put those theories to the test at the summit of smoldering Mount Tungurahua in Ecuador. It's a high-stakes game of man versus the mountain; because if any of these theories prove correct, they could help forecast future volcanic activity and save lives all over the planet.

We humans take our domination of the planet for granted, but sometimes nature reminds us that this is an illusion. Tectonics rip open the earth, vast waves sweep away coastal towns, magma spews from volcanoes and hurricanes lay waste to entire countries. This book explores nature at its most destructive. Clear, coherent explanations break down the science behind phenomena including hurricanes, tornadoes, avalanches, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes,...

Discusses volcanoes, describing what happens when they erupt, and highlighting eruptions throughout history.

Survivors of a supervolcanic eruption in Yellowstone Park must rise from the ashes of the apocalyptic catastrophe to continue civilization.