Why does a volcano erupt? How many different kinds of volcanoes are there? Once believed to be the work of a fire god named Vulcan, volcanoes have long fascinated people. Looking at three different types of volcanoes-composite, cinder cone, and shield-uncover how and why these magnificent and deadly mountains change the earth for the better, and for the worse.
ISBN: | 9780822563556 |
Publication date: | 1st August 2005 |
Author: | Souza, D. M. |
Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group |
Format: | Ebook (PDF) |