Best Volcano Encyclopedias: 2 Picks for Volcano and Earthquake Topics

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Choosing a volcano encyclopedia can be tricky when you want to know which topics and format suit your reading needs.

One title covers volcano knowledge and the causes and effects of eruptions, while the other brings together material on historical earthquakes and volcanic eruptions worldwide.

This time, we will round up The Encyclopedia of Volcanoes and Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes.

Quick-reference table of recommended products

Product name	Coverage	Format	Page count (pages)
The Encyclopedia of Volcanoes	Volcano knowledge; causes and effects of volcanic eruptions	Hardback	—
Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes	Historical earthquakes and volcanic eruptions from around the world	Paperback	368

The Encyclopedia of Volcanoes

If you’re a student, academic, or professional in volcanology or Earth science looking for a volcano reference, The Encyclopedia of Volcanoes is recommended. Its third edition summarizes knowledge on volcanoes and covers the causes of volcanic eruptions along with their destructive and beneficial effects. It includes hundreds of color photographs, maps, charts, and illustrations, as well as a glossary of 3,000 key terms.

The Encyclopedia of Volcanoes

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Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes

If you’re looking for one reference on historical earthquakes and volcanic eruptions around the world, Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes is recommended. This third-edition paperback brings those subjects together and runs to 368 pages.

Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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Choose by topic

• Readers seeking a reference focused on volcanoes
  • The Encyclopedia of Volcanoes
• Readers seeking coverage of historical earthquakes and volcanic eruptions around the world
  • Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes