VolcanoesIn this volume, photographer Philippe Boursellier documents the awesome power and devastating aftermath of volcanoes around the world. Colour double-page spreads, including satellite photographs, depict the dramatic outbursts. |
Contents
BELIEFS AND LEGENDS | 41 |
ASSESSING THE RISKS | 205 |
ERUPTIONS IN VANUATU AND ECUADOR | 329 |
Copyright | |
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