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What does it take for a volcanic eruption to really shake the world? Did volcanic eruptions extinguish the dinosaurs, or help humans to evolve, only to decimate their populations with a supereruption 73,000 years ago? Did they contribute to the ebb and flow of ancient empires, the French Revolution and the rise of fascism in Europe in the 19th century? These are some of the claims made for volcanic cataclysm. Volcanologist Clive Oppenheimer explores rich geological, historical, archaeological and palaeoenvironmental records (such as ice cores and tree rings) to tell the stories behind some of the greatest volcanic events of the past quarter of a billion years. He shows how a forensic approach to volcanology reveals the richness and complexity behind cause and effect, and argues that important lessons for future catastrophe risk management can be drawn from understanding events that took place even at the dawn of human origins.This book is featured in the Cambridge Book Club!For a reader's guide, an oped by the author, and a slideshow of major eruptions throughout history, click here Read an online interview with the author on Vice! Click here.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Eruptions that Shook the World'? A: 'Eruptions that Shook the World' by Clive Oppenheimer explores the impact of volcanic eruptions on history, human evolution, and societal changes over the past quarter of a billion years.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Eruptions that Shook the World' is Clive Oppenheimer, a noted volcanologist.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Eruptions that Shook the World' is available in new condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Eruptions that Shook the World' has a total of 406 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Eruptions that Shook the World' is published in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Eruptions that Shook the World' published? A: 'Eruptions that Shook the World' was published on June 30, 2011.
- Q: Does this book have any features or highlights? A: Yes, the book is featured in the Cambridge Book Club and includes additional resources such as a reader's guide, an op-ed by the author, and a slideshow of major eruptions.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: 'Eruptions that Shook the World' falls under the category of Earthquakes & Volcanoes.
- Q: Is there any additional content available online related to this book? A: Yes, there is an online interview with the author available on Vice, providing further insights into the book's themes.
- Q: What kind of information can I expect to find in this book? A: The book presents a forensic approach to volcanology, examining geological, historical, archaeological, and palaeoenvironmental records to illustrate the effects of volcanic events on human history.