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Discover the Earth's inner secrets as you explore the world's most mesmerizing volcanoes and earthquakes like never before. Witness the most explosive volcanoes and powerful earthquakes with this image-filled guide that takes you on a visual tour of the planet's hotspots. Explore everything you need to know about Earth's most extraordinary natural forces - from active volcanoes like Kilauea in Hawaii and Etna in Italy to devastating earthquakes that have struck San Francisco and Japan. Discover how the eruption of Vesuvius destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum but left behind admirably preserved treasures.
In the pages of this revised incredible history book, you can expect to find:
Eyewitness Volcano and Earthquake explores how tectonic plates collide, what causes magma to escape from the Earth's interior, and why eruptions affect our weather. Learn how scientists predict and measure the strength of earthquakes, and discover what a volcanologist does!
Filled with impressive colorful photos and illustrations of lava, pyroclastic clouds, rocks and gemstones, preserved bodies and fossilized objects, and much more, including amazing facts, charts, statistics, and a timeline revealing the most destructive volcanoes and earthquakes in history. From tectonic plates to molten lava, this multi-dimensional geography book is an essential volume for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for knowledge and learning, as well as for teachers, parents, and librarians.
Part of DK's popular Eyewitness series, this well-known title has been refreshed for the next generation of information seekers and home explorers with a fresh look, up to 20% new images, including photographs and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new "witness" feature with compelling first-hand accounts from experts in the field.
Explore the series! Worldwide, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies in 30 years.
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