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

In a visual reference, readers can discover the inner workings of one of Earth's most terrifying natural phenomena as well as learn about some of the most famous volcanic eruptions in history --

A close-up look at volcanoes of the past and present, examining the scientists who study them and explaining how and why they erupt.

Explores the variety of activity, both human and natural, that occurs on the slopes of active volcanoes and follows biologist Jeffrey Marlow as he makes a dangerous descent into the Marum Crater, on Ambrym, Vanuatu, one of the world's most dangerous volcanoes alive today.

"An exhilarating, time-traveling journey to the solar system's strangest and most awe-inspiring volcanoes. Volcanoes are capable of acts of pyrotechnical prowess verging on magic: they spout black magma more fluid than water, create shimmering cities of glass at the bottom of the ocean and frozen lakes of lava on the moon, and can even tip entire planets over. Despite their reputation for destruction, volcanoes are inseparable from the creation of...

NOVA's expert team looks for the signature of a volcanic eruption big enough to have blasted a huge cloud of ash and sulfuric acid into the atmosphere. Killer Volcanoes spotlights the search for the mystery volcano that plunged the globe into a deep freeze and inflicted famine on medieval Europe.

"Examines the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens volcano, including the cause of the eruption, its impact on surrounding environments, and stories from survivors"--Provided by publisher.

"'New York Times' bestselling author, explorer, journalist, and geologist Simon Winchester who's been shaken by earthquakes in New Zealand, skied through Greenland to help prove the theory of plate tectonics, and even charred the soles of his boots climbing a volcano looks at the science, technology, and societal impact of these inter-connected natural phenomena"--

The Hawaiian Islands are the most remote major island group on Earth.

A supervolcanic eruption in Yellowstone Park destroys crops and livestock, clogs machinery, and makes cities uninhabitable. Those who survive find themselves caught in an apocalyptic catastrophe in which humanity has no choice but to rise from the ashes and recreate the world.