Akron Public Library

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.

With fascinating experiments, models, and demonstrations, this scientific survey provides a vivid exploration of natural phenomena. Ideal for budding earth scientists, this in-depth resource demonstrates how to build a seismograph to record a simulated earthquake, compare pressure waves and shear waves the two types of ground shocks with a Slinky, and replicate a tsunamis destructive effect on a coastline built in a bathtub. The chapters answer questions...

It's been three years since the theme park and luxury resort was destroyed by dinosaurs out of containment. Isla Nublar now sits abandoned by humans while surviving dinosaurs fend for themselves in the jungles. When the island's dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen and Claire mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event.

Videocassette. A mixture of animation and live footage serves as a background for a narrated introduction to the geology of continental drift and the origin of volcanoes, and to the influence of volcanic activity on human culture

Text and pictures describe many aspect of volcanoes including eruptions, lava rivers, ash clouds, steaming springs, and more.

Describes how a volcano is formed, the different types of volcanoes, where the most active volcanoes are found, and what happens when a volcano erupts.

"Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to tornadoes, and discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters, and witness the rescue operations that followed. Learn, too, about the equipment...

A history-making volcanic eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii. But a secret held for decades by the military is more terrifying than the volcano.

Explains how and why volcanoes form, the types of volcanoes, the destruction they cause and how modern technology is unlocking the secrets of volcanoes.

An introduction to volcanoes, covering how they are identified, eruptions, where they are found, and more.