Adventures in Volcanoland

'A magical scientific exploration of volcanoes, and how they've shaped both nature and human destiny' Guardian

Adventures in Volcanoland charts journeys across deserts, through jungles and up ice caps, to some of the world's most important volcanoes, from Nicaragua to Hawaii, Santorini to Ethiopia, exploring Tamsin Mather's obsession with these momentous geological formations, the cultural and religious roles they have played in the minds of those living around them at different times, and the science behind their formation and eruptions.

'Bubbling with a wonderful combination of personal insights and intriguing science' Marcus du Sautoy

'A collision of high adventure and vital science. You cannot find a more inspiring introduction to nature's most awesome power' Professor Clive Oppenheimer