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The Volcano Adventure Guide by Rosaly Lopes

By Douglas Palmer

2 February 2005

PEERING into live volcanoes can be dangerous, as professional volcanologists have discovered to their cost. So I’d recommend The Volcano Adventure Guide as a must-read for anyone contemplating this particular adventure sport.

American volcanologist Rosaly Lopes really knows the subject and has visited many of the volcanoes herself. Full of good anecdotes, Lopes guides the volcano lover through the geology of the sites and gives practical tips on preparing a trip. She covers everything from when to visit to where to stay. There is also a wealth of relevant websites to keep you up to date on the state of…

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