Mauro Rosi teaches the physics of volcanism at the University of Pisa. He studies and explores volcanoes throughout the world, particularly in the Andes. He is a member of the editorial committee of the magazine Bulletin of Volcanology and is studying volcanic risk in Italy for the Department of Civil Protection.
Paolo Papale is a researcher in volcanology at the National Institute of Geophysics and the Department of Earth Sciences at Pisa; his primary field is the computerized simulation of eruptions. He is on the editorial board of the Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research.
Luca Lupi is founder of Vulcano Esplorazioni, which studies volcanoes and organizes scientific-naturalistic expeditions to volcanoes worldwide.
Marco Stoppato is a leading science photographer and geologist who specializes in volcanology. His photographs appear in many of the most important travel and popular science magazines, including Tuttoturism, Gullivers, Aqua, No Limits, Focus, Newton, and Scienza and Vita.
A comprehensive handbook outlining the origins, nature, and
physical mechanics of volcanic activity... a must resource that can
aid both the novice geology buff and the serious graduate student
in their understanding of this natural phenomenon.--
(01/01/2005)
A profusely illustrated, concise, well-done summary of volcanism
followed by a guide to 100 of the world's volcanoes... easily
accessible.-- (08/15/2003)
A superb guidebook to the world's volcanoes ... can be used as both
a teaching tool and a field reference ... well illustrated diagrams
and color images provide a great visual aid complementing the text
... Informative maps, simple geological diagrams, and vivid
photographs accompany the text on each volcano ... An excellent,
comprehensive source ... Highly recommended.-- (11/01/2003)
Amazing pictures. Everything from eruptions to lava fountains to
crater lakes to interesting rocks is illustrated with a full color
photo... The information is presented in a clear, concise and
readable manner... Volcanoes is highly recommended for academic,
public, and school libraries.-- (08/01/2003)
Quite authoritative, but it also remains entirely user friendly ...
490 color photographs, abundant illustrations, maps and glossary
make this a very appealing book.-- (05/03/2003)
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