Into the Volcano: The Science, Magic and Meaning of Volcanoes

Flying Eye Books, September 2024







Rumbles echo beneath the ground, ash clouds fill the air and red-hot magma spews into the sky.

This is the explosive life of volcanoes, nature's fiery giants. Some are snow-covered mountointops that sleep soundlessly, while others are endlessly erupting bowls of fire. Explore crashing tectonic plates, smoking underwater seamounts and volcanoes in outer space, along with legends of fiery-tempered gods and dramatic works of art.

Welcome to a realm of destruction and creation, and discover how these remarkable natural wonders power and shape our world.