Volcanoes by World Book, Inc instant download

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47 p. : 28 cm, \"A discussion of a major type of natural disaster, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index\"--Provided by publisher, This book discusses volcanic eruptions, offering explanations of this phenomena, what causes them and where they occur, and suggests how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature, Includes bibliographical references and index, What is a volcano? -- Where do volcanoes occur? -- Mount Saint Helens -- Studying volcanoes -- Magma -- Volcanic hazards -- Pyroclasts -- Ash and eruption columns -- Mount Pinatubo -- Pyroclastic flows -- Vesuvius -- Mount Pelée -- Mudflows, landslides, and floods -- The Armero mudflow -- Giant eruptions -- Yellowstone Volcano Observatory -- Krakatau -- Mount Tambora -- Rescue and aid -- Fighting against volcanoes, Heimaey, Accelerated Reader MG 8.0 1