The Volcano Adventure Guide
The Volcano Adventure Guide
Out of Print
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.
- Bridges the gap between illustrated books on volcanoes aimed at the general public and geological field guides for experts
- The book is unique in its coverage of volcano safety, and how best to explore and photograph active volcanoes
- The book draws on the experience of the author in researching volcanic eruptions and includes a personal angle on her volcano adventures
Reviews & endorsements
"Lopes' hefty, inspiring volume, part coffee-table book and part field guide, brings enthusiastic description together with precise scientific detail for nonscientists who want to see volcanoes for themselves."
San Francisco Chronicle
"I'd recommend The Volcano Adventure Guide as a must-read for anyone contemplating this particular adventure sport."
New Scientist, Douglas Palmer
"This is the book for anyone wondering what it's like to stand at the edge of a bubbling crater. Written by an acclaimed volcano expert, this guide reveals the best ways to visit, explore, and photograph 42 active volcano sites all over the world."
Endless Vacation
"More intrepid travellers might find The Volcano Adventure Guide more exciting. Rosaly Lopes' book gives advice on planning a visit to an active volcano, and has detailed guides to 42 of the world's most spectacular examples. With chapters on the types of eruption as well as safety and survival rules, this is another book that should interest those staying at home as well as amateur and professional volcanologists alike."
Nature
"Volcanologists and naturalist explorers in general have received a tremendous gift with the creation of this one-of-a-kind guide to world-class volcanoes. Spectacular color photos, geologic and geographic maps, and schematic interpretive illustrations provide excellent support for a beautifully written text. Among several recent fine books on world volcanoes, this one is unique and unparalleled. Essential."
CHOICE
"With chapters on the types of eruption as well as safety and survival rules, this is another book that should interest those staying at home as well as amateur and professional volcanologists alike."
Nature
"...Lopes has given us a book that is equal parts geology, history and travel advice - the travelogue confined to volcanoes that are the least dangerous."
Cincinatti Enquirer
"Aimed at nonspecialist readers who wish to explore various volcanos without being foolhardy, it will fascinate amateur enthusiasts and professional volcanologists alike."
Lunar and Planetary Information Bulletin
"If you have anything more than a passing interest in learning more about these marvelously explosive natural phenomena, get this book for your library. If you are thinking of planning a volcano trip, RUN and get this book!"
Mineral News, Tony Nikischer
"The Volcano Adventure Guide is filled with practical hints..."- RALPH
Product details
February 2005Hardback
9780521554534
362 pages
228 × 285 × 28 mm
1.532kg
210 colour illus.
Unavailable - out of print December 2020
Table of Contents
- 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.
