Susanna Van Rose

This book tells you everything you need to know about the Earth s most extraordinary natural forces from active volcanoes, including Kilauea in Hawaii and Etna in Italy, to devastating earthquakes that have hit San Francisco and Japan. Discover how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius devastated the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, but left in its wake remarkably preserved treasures. Find out, too, how dogs can search for survivors in the aftermath of...

Explores the secrets of the Earth, answering questions about what lies beneath the Earth's crust, why sea water is salty, what the ocean floor looks like, why Africa is splitting apart, and other topics.

Learn about the forces inside the Earth that cause volcanoes to erupt and earthquakes to shake the landscape.