Customer Reviews
Need to know more about volcanoes - this is the book for you! - By: Marg E, 14 Nov 2007 
I too got this book as part of an OU course.
It's a comprehensive introduction to the subject of volcanoes, tsunamis & earthquakes with some reallly meaty chapters describing the events, but written in a style which is clear to understand.
Well worth the money.
Learn about the underlying causes of the natural disasters that you see reported on the television - By: ajb, 25 Oct 2007 I got this book as part of an Open University introductory short course. The book is written in a very clear & easy to read style. Although the author uses correct scientific terminology, alll of the words are introduced when they are first used & there is a glossary for when you forget what something means! This book is a brilliant way for the layperson to learn something about the causes of natural disasters & how & why they can or cannot be predicted. At £6.99 Teach Yourself Volcanoes, Earthquakes & Tsunamis is an absolute bargain & has given me an understanding of the processes behind the devastation we see on the television news reports.
So much more than just lava, wobbles and waves! - By: Sue, 25 Oct 2007 This introduction to volcanoes, earthquakes & tsunamis reallly opened my eyes to how much is involved in each process, & how much they're interrelated. It packs a lot of information into just under 300 pages.
Over half the book's content is on volcanoes, but this does include some science which overlaps with the other topics, eg seismic waves. There are plenty of examples of alll 3, & these include a human element, "keeping it real", rather than just a load of cold science.
The glossary was invaluable for reference as I went, & considering the limitations of black & white photos, the illustrations are helpful, & there were plenty of diagrams to explain the various processes. There are some colour plates in the middle of the book too.
As the basis for the OU short course I took, this was an excellent text, but it would also be fascinating reading for anyone with an interest in these phenomena who'd like to learn more.
