VOLCANOES Since the publication of the first edition of Volcanoes in 2010 our world of
volcanology has changed in exciting ways. Volcanoes have continued to erupt (some 61 eruptions
with VEI magnitudes greater than 3 have taken place since 2010) and in this revised and
updated edition the authors describe the largest of these and the ones that have had the most
impact on society. Volcanoes Second Edition contains more than 80 new photographs and figures
to better illustrate volcanic features and processes with an updated Bibliography that
includes important papers describing recent eruptions and new findings. Volcanologic research
is improving the foundations of knowledge upon which all our science rests and we briefly
summarize the most important of these advances and new research tools developed over the past
eleven years. The most productive of these new tools are remotely operated constantly
monitoring volcanoes and their impacts on the Earth's atmosphere from space and exploring new
volcanic worlds beyond the bounds of Earth. Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) are now widely
available to understand better the most active volcanoes on Earth - those beneath the sea. This
superlative textbook will enable students who may never see an erupting volcano to evaluate
news stories about far-away eruptions and to distinguish between overly sensational stories
and factual reporting that puts facts in context. Emergency managers land use planners and
civic officials also need to understand volcanic processes when their communities are
threatened - this book will inform and guide them in their decision-making. Avoiding overly
technical discussions and unnecessary use of jargon with the important needs of civil
authorities teachers and students particularly in mind this second edition of Volcanoes will
also be of interest to general readers who are interested in these fascinating and
ever-changing features of our dynamic planet.
