Volcanoes and the environment

"Volcanoes and the Environment incorporates contributions from some of the foremost authorities in volcanology from around the world to form a comprehensive and accessible text. This book is an indispensable guide for all those interested in how volcanism has affected our planet's environment in the past and will continue to do so in the future. Spanning a wide variety of topics from geology to climatology and ecology, it also considers the economic and social impacts of volcanic activity on humans." "This book is intended for students and researchers interested in environmental change from the fields of earth and environmental science, geography, ecology and social science. It will also interest and inform policy makers and professionals working on natural hazard planning and mitigation."--Jacket.