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With 1350 active volcanoes on Earth and 50-70 erupting annually, this volume delves beneath the surface, explaining what makes these natural forces tick. Volcanoes: What Everyone Needs to Know(R) guides the listener through one of nature's most fascinating and powerful forces, explaining essential geological concepts critical to understanding how and where volcanoes form before examining their physical structure and associated processes. Through real-world examples-from the explosive history of Mount Vesuvius to the colossal eruption of Yellowstone Supervolcano-Jovanelly uncovers mind-blowing facts about how volcanoes have shaped our planet, impacted the climate, and altered the course of civilizations.

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Tamie J. Jovanelly is a professor and research affiliate in geology at Berry College, Georgia. A fellow of the Geological Society of America and a two-time Fulbright Research Scholar, she is recognized for her significant contributions to geosciences. With over twenty years of research on global water quality, climate change, and volcanism across five continents, she founded Adventure Geology Tours to share her passion for geology and travel. April Doty is a classically trained actress with a BFA in acting from Syracuse University. Born in Virginia, seasoned in London, and settled in Spain, April Doty brings the sound of a rich and varied life experience to her narration. April's voice is lively and engaging; she brings colorful, believable characters to life in a variety of genres, but especially YA, mystery and suspense, LGBT, and literary fiction. April works from her home studio on Spain's Costa del Sol. When she isn't narrating, she's writing, singing, or hiking in the mountains with her partner, Sarah.

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