{"product_id":"fire-and-ice-9781472960405","title":"Fire and Ice","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe volcano  among the most familiar and perhaps the most terrifying of all geological phenomena. However, Earth isn''t the only planet to harbour volcanoes. In fact, the Solar System, and probably the entire Universe, is littered with them. Our own Moon, which is now a dormant piece of rock, had lava flowing across its surface billions of years ago, while Mars can be credited with the largest volcano in the Solar System, Olympus Mons, which stands 25km high. While Mars''s volcanoes are long dead, volcanic activity continues in almost every other corner of the Solar System, in the most unexpected of locations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe tend to think of Earth volcanoes as erupting hot, molten lava and emitting huge, billowing clouds of incandescent ash. However, it isn''t necessarily the same across the rest of the Solar System. For a start, some volcanoes aren''t even particularly hot. Those on Pluto, for example, erupt an icy slush of substances such as water, methane, nitrogen or ammonia, that f\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFire and Ice \u003c\/i\u003eis \u003cb\u003ean assured, essential read\u003c\/b\u003e on everything you could hope to know about volcanoes on both our world and others. It \u003cb\u003ecaptures the intrigue, mystery and wonder of space\u003c\/b\u003e, and underscores just how much we have to thank volcanoes for on Earth. * New Scientist *\u003cbr\u003eStarkey’s excellent book is the first to examine these extra-terrestrial volcanoes of our Solar System … It’s an explosive read in more ways than one. * Forbes *\u003cbr\u003eIn\u003ci\u003e Fire and Ice\u003c\/i\u003e, geologist and solar system maven Natalie Starkey reveals to us that \u003cb\u003eEarth is not the only host for active volcanoes\u003c\/b\u003e. You can find them in places not previously imagined, like the surfaces of other planets and their moons. And you think you’ve seen everything? Some of these volcanoes even spew ice. \u003cb\u003eRead all about it in this mind-expanding book.\u003c\/b\u003e * Neil deGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist American Museum of Natural History *\u003cbr\u003e[Starkey] masterfully weaves the latest information we have about volcanoes throughout the Solar System into a broader narrative about planets and moons themselves. The result is a book about volcanoes — and so much more ... \u003cb\u003eentertaining and informative\u003c\/b\u003e. * Nature *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA FANTASTIC exploration of the hidden workings of the planets,\u003c\/b\u003e and a timely reminder of what a fascinating and dramatic place our solar system is. * Dallas Campbell, Science television presenter and author *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFire and Ice\u003c\/i\u003e explores a unique blend of space volcanoes – from the inner workings to the outer landscapes. Natalie journeys into the weird nature of volcanism and dives into current outstanding questions that we are still exploring. * Dr Caitlin Ahrens, NASA \/ USRA *\u003cbr\u003eNatalie Starkey leads us on \u003cb\u003ean incredible journey across our Solar System\u003c\/b\u003e, revealing a wonderful variety of volcanic geology. A fascinating look at volcanoes and the space science that enables us to study them. * Rebecca Williams, Volcanologist *\u003cbr\u003eStarkey takes readers on NASA’s expeditions, onto islands, and between tectonic plates undersea with vivid, immersive descriptions. The result is \u003cb\u003ea thoroughly accessible look at a lesser-known part of the universe.\u003c\/b\u003e * Publisher's Weekly *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePreface\u003c\/i\u003e  Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Destruction Chapter 3: Making a Magma Chapter 4: Construction Chapter 5: Creating a Life-giving World Chapter 6: Peering In Chapter 7: Warming Up Chapter 8: Cooling Off Chapter 9: Fiery Moons Chapter 10: Fiery Planets Chapter 11: Ice Worlds Chapter 12: What Next?  \u003ci\u003eAcknowledgements Index \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408786006359,"sku":"9781472960405","price":12.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781472960405.jpg?v=1730504200","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/fire-and-ice-9781472960405","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}