025 - Volcanoes of the Philippines and other Pacific Islands

In the gripping first half of this book, witness the harrowing events of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the devastation that followed in the wake of raging fires. Through the eyes of eyewitnesses and survivors, the accounts paint a vivid picture of this historical tragedy. The second half journeys through various other seismic disasters, including the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius that buried Pompeii and the thunderous explosion of Krakatoa. Alongside these riveting tales, scientific insights unravel the mysteries behind earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. (Summary by Availle)