Volcanoes : What Everyone Needs to Knowr - Tamie J. Jovanelly

Volcanoes : What Everyone Needs to Knowr - Tamie J. Jovanelly

Tamie J. Jovanelly

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Published 7 October 2026

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  • Pages · 328 pages
  • Publication Date · 07/10/2026
  • Genre · The Earth: natural history general
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With 1350 active volcanoes on Earth and 50-70 erupting annually, this volume delves beneath the surface, explaining what makes these natural forces tick. Volcanoes: What Everyone Needs to Knowr guides the reader through one of nature's most fascinating and powerful forces, explaining essential geological concepts critical to understanding how and where volcanoes form before examining their physical structure and associated processes. Through real-world examples-from the explosive history of Mount Vesuvius to the colossal eruption of Yellowstone Supervolcano-Jovanelly uncovers mind-blowing facts about how volcanoes have shaped our planet, impacted the climate, and altered the course of civilizations.

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