Volcanoes: A Very Short Introduction

Throughout our planet's history volcanoes have played a large role in shaping landscapes, the climate, and biological evolution. This book explains the fundamental mechanisms of volcanism, considering why volcanoes are essential for life on Earth, and how they interact with the Earth's other physical processes, and with human society.

Vulcanii sunt unele dintre cele mai dramatice expresii ale fortelor tectonice puternice care functioneaza pe Pamant sub picioarele noastre. Dar vulcanismul, o caracteristica profund importanta a Pamantului, si intr-adevar si a altor planete si luni, cuprinde mult mai mult decat vulcanii insisi.