This timely book captures the world's fascination with volcanoes with spectacular images, state-of-the art maps, amazing stories, and easy-to-understand science. Profiles of the 20 most high profile and high impact volcanoes set the stage for a full report on Iceland's recent eruption - and prognosis for eruptions in the very near future. Features include a plot map of all the world's volcanoes and an overview of the science behind them. Surprisingly, a volcano erupts somewhere in the world every week and nearly one in 12 of the world's population lives in an active volcano zone. The question, 'Are You Living in a Danger Zone?' will hit readers where they live, to address which inhabitants are most at risk. All together, it's a compelling package, sure to be of interest to readers everywhere.

About the Author

Ellen J. Prager, PhD is a well-respected marine scientist, author of several earth science books and articles, and frequent spokesperson on earth and ocean science issues. She is the chief scientist for the Aquarius Reef Base program in Key Largo, FL, the world's only undersea research station. She has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Fox News, CBS Early Show, CNN American Morning, Larry King, and Lou Dobbs. Dr. Prager was also featured in an ABC News Special Planet Earth, Miami's NBC EcoWatch Coral Crisis, and in shows for the Discovery Channel. Geophysicist Marcia K. McNutt (Foreword) is director of the United States Geological Survey and science adviser to the United States Secretary of the Interior.