Volcanoes (Nature's Mysteries) (Library Binding)
To ancient peoples, volcanic eruptions represented the wrath of angry gods or goddesses. Today, the inner workings of the Earth are far less mysterious, if still terrifying. This alluring volume demystifies the science of volcanism for elementary readers, explaining how magma forms, the part plate tectonics plays in eruptions, and what we can learn by looking at a volcano's shape. Also covered are some of the most famous eruptions in history. Accompanying diagrams illustrate Earth's inner layers, while images showcase the range of effects volcanoes can have on their surroundings, encouraging readers to consider the extent of nature's fiery fury.
Kwa watu wa kale, milipuko ya volkano iliwakilisha ghadhabu ya miungu au miungu-mke wenye hasira. Leo, utendaji wa ndani wa Dunia si fumbo sana, ingawa bado ni wenye kuogopesha. Kitabu hiki kinachovutia kinafafanua sayansi ya volkano kwa wasomaji wa msingi, kuelezea jinsi magma inavyofanyizwa, sehemu ya tectonics ya bamba katika milipuko, na kile tunaweza kujifunza kwa kuangalia umbo la volkano. Pia kuna baadhi ya milipuko maarufu zaidi katika historia. Picha zilizoandamana na picha hizo zinaonyesha tabaka za ndani za dunia, na picha hizo zinaonyesha athari nyingi ambazo volkano zinaweza kuwa nazo kwa mazingira yao, zikihimiza wasomaji wafikirie jinsi hasira ya asili inavyoweza kuwa na nguvu.