World Disasters: Volcano

by Brian Knapp (Author)

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  Hardcover
  1989

  $7.11

  Part of a series investigating some of the main causes and effects of worldwide natural disasters this book focuses on volcanoes giving the basic facts about what happens, how and where the disasters occur and why. The effects on people and the environment is discussed with the support of case studies drawn from different parts of the world showing how people intervene, adapt and sometimes help cause such disasters. Included are views on the possibility of preparing for such catastrophes, their aversion and prevention.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1990

  $3.38