Detecting volcanic eruptions /
Volcanic eruptions.
by Trudi Strain Trueit.
- 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm.
- Detecting disasters. .
- Detecting disasters. .
Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index.
A force of nature -- A fiery planet -- Moving mountains -- GPS deformation monitoring -- Out of harm's way.
Introduces volcanic eruptions, their causes, and the damage they do; describes how scientists can determine that a volcano is about to undergo a major eruption; and provides advice on preparation and survival.