Rusch,
Elizabeth. Eruption! Houghton Mifflin 2013 76p $18.99 ISBN 978-0-547-50350-9 series:
Scientists In the Field #8 ms/hs
Nonfiction E-BNs
In well-organized and clearly written
text, Eruption presents a look at the terrifying results of the eruption of
volcanoes across the globe. It begins
with an historical perspective of the eruptions of Nevado del Ruiz that
ultimately led to the deaths of 23,000 people in 1985, the gigantic explosion
of Mt. Pinatubo in the Philippines, and that of Mt. Merapi in Indonesia. The three eruptions are tied together through
the actions of the dedicated scientists of the Volcano Disaster Assistance
Program who have shared their knowledge with other volcanologists to limit the
deaths of the local peoples. The book vividly evokes
these disasters
through compelling primary-source material, personal accounts, and eye-catching photographs of
the volcanoes. It ends with a volcanic
vocabulary, chapter notes, a extensive bibliography that includes a link
to the USGS volcano site, and an index.
Summary: Eruption offers a fascinating look
into the unstable world defined by the Ring of Fire. It is yet another spectacular addition to the outstanding Scientists
in the Field series, offering a fascinating look into the unstable world defined by the Ring of
Fire.
Volcanoes --Susan
Ogintz
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