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The Volcano Adventure Guide is the first book of its type. It

contains vital information for anyone wishing to visit, explore,

and photograph active volcanoes safely and enjoyably. Following an

introduction that discusses eruption styles of different types of

volcanoes, how to prepare for a volcano trip, and how to avoid

volcanic dangers, the book presents guides to visiting 42 different

volcanoes around the world. This section is packed full of

practical information including tour itineraries, maps,

transportation details, and warnings of possible non-volcanic

dangers. Three appendices at the end of the book direct the reader

to a wealth of further volcano resources. Aimed at non-specialist

readers who wish to explore volcanoes without being foolhardy, it

will fascinate amateur enthusiasts and professional volcanologists

alike. The stunning colour photographs throughout the book will

delight armchair travellers as well as inspire the adventurous to

get out and explore volcanoes for themselves.

Preface

Part I. Volcanoes of All Types

　1. Choosing a volcano to visit

　2. The basic facts about volcanoes

　3. Volcanic eruptions

　4. Visiting volcanoes safely

　5. Preparing and planning a volcano adventure

Part II. Guides to Volcanoes

　Introduction to the field guides

　Volcanoes in Hawaii

　Volcanoes in continental USA

　Volcanoes in Italy

　Volcanoes in Greece

　Volcanoes in Iceland

　Volcanoes in Costa Rica

　Volcanoes in the West Indies

Appendix I. Useful information for preparing for a volcano

trip

Appendix II. Tours to volcanoes

Appendix III. Bibliography and recommended reading; Glossary;

Index.

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书籍介绍

This guide contains vital information for anyone wishing to visit, explore, and photograph active volcanoes safely and enjoyably. Following an introduction that discusses eruption styles of different types of volcanoes and how to prepare for an exploratory trip that avoids volcanic dangers, the book presents guidelines to visiting 42 different volcanoes around the world. It is filled with practical information that includes tour itineraries, maps, transportation details, and warnings of possible non-volcanic dangers. Three appendices direct the reader to a wealth of further volcano resources in a volume that will fascinate amateur enthusiasts and professional volcanologists alike.

Rosaly Lopes is a planetary geology and volcanology specialist at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California. In addition to her curatorial and research work, she has lectured extensively in England and Brazil and written numerous popular science articles. She received a Latinas in Science Award from the Comision Feminil Mexicana Nacional in 1991 and since 1992, has been a co-organizer of the United Nations/European Space Agency/The Planetary Society yearly conferences on Basic Science for the Benefit of Developing Countries.

Rosaly Lopes comments on the volcanic eruption beneath Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull glacier - click here.