SCIENCE
Nardo, Don

Volcanoes

(4) 4-6 Extreme Threats series. Each of these cautionary books begins by recounting a dramatic example: Mount Vesuvius's eruption in AD 79, the Peshtigo wildfire of 1871. Causes and effects are presented in some depth; human attempts to predict, control, and deflect the problems are touched on in a more cursory way. Numerous photographs illustrate the dry texts. Timeline, websites. Bib., glos, ind. Review covers these Extreme Threats titles: Wildfires and Volcanoes.

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