Supervolcanoes. The Unexpected Truth About the Most Mysterious Geological Formations in the Universe

Volcanoes are inseparable from the history of Earth and all life on it. Volcanologist and science journalist Robin Andrews reveals the scientific and historical significance of volcanoes and volcanic regions, showing how they influence the formation of seas, land, and... the composition of the air.

«Volcanoes allow us to penetrate mysteries that no other natural process can reveal. Peaks, craters, and fissures are formed, take on a certain shape, and erupt because, and only because, planetary machine-engines located deep beneath the planet's surface are operating in a particular way. Eruptions gift us the gold of scientific discoveries. They hint at why one planet has water and atmosphere while another does not; where continents tear apart, creating a new ocean; whether the planet's surface is made up of puzzle pieces whose movement shapes everything that happens on the surface. They transport us billions of years into the past, allowing us to learn how planets are born and give us a glimpse into the future that may await them. Volcanoes exemplify the extraordinary resilience of life, far exceeding that of humans. They also show how entire worlds can and cannot die.» (Robin George Andrews)