Adventures in Volcanoland: What Volcanoes Tell Us About the World and Ourselves

Adventures in Volcanoland provides a detailed exploration of the majestic and towering landforms that are volcanoes found on land, undersea, and on the surface of planets in space. Revered and feared, they command attention but are unwilling to reveal their secrets without some work on behalf of humankind. Tamsin Mather, a professor and explorer, presents comprehensive information through her experiences and research in three parts: describing volcanoes and their local effects, global effects, and what their presence in space means for us.

Adventures in Volcanoland showcases Mather’s passion for volcanoes, science, and humanity through memoir, factual information, and educational insights. She articulates with precision and accuracy, citing a comprehensive list of past, current, and potentially future events. Due to the topic and nature of the presentation, the reader will best comprehend and enjoy it if they have upper-level education or adequate focusing skills. The information is presented in textbook-style format through text and interspersed pictures and graphs.

Name-dropping landmarks and prominent people, Mather’s Adventures in Volcanoland takes the reader on an adventure through time and space to educate about the world around us.