Based on an intimate knowledge and extensive research, Italian
volcanoes, provides a complete introductory guide to one of the world's
best known and most intensively studied volcanic areas. It is a unique
guide to volcanic geology and an exciting introduction to how volcanoes
work. Twelve detailed itineraries have been specially chosen to
highlight the spectrum of volcanic products, their threat to human
activity and their importance to understanding how volcanoes behave.
Richly illustrated with maps and photographs, this guide is ideal for
all geologists and visitors to Italy who have been captivated by some of
the world's most spectacular volcanoes.