With 1350 active volcanoes on Earth and 50-70 erupting annually, this volume delves beneath the surface, explaining what makes these natural forces tick. Volcanoes: What Everyone Needs to Know® guides the reader through one of nature's most fascinating and powerful forces, explaining essential geological concepts critical to understanding how and where volcanoes form before examining their physical structure and associated processes. Through real-world examples-from the explosive history of Mount Vesuvius to the colossal eruption of Yellowstone Supervolcano-Jovanelly uncovers mind-blowing facts about how volcanoes have shaped our planet, impacted the climate, and altered the course of civilizations.

Tamie J. Jovanelly is a Professor and Research Affiliate in Geology at Berry College, Georgia. A Fellow of the Geological Society of America and a two-time Fulbright Research Scholar, she is recognized for her significant contributions to geosciences. With over 20 years of research on global water quality, climate change, and volcanism across five continents, she founded Adventure Geology Tours to share her passion for geology and travel.