Project Gutenberg 2004-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 216 Anonymous Anonyme Anonymous, Anonymous Wonders of Creation: A Descriptive Account of Volcanoes and Their Phenomena Produced by Curtis A. Weyant, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Wonders of Creation: A Descriptive Account of Volcanoes and Their Phenomena" is a popular science publication likely written in the late 19th century. This work aims to educate young readers about volcanoes in an engaging and accessible manner, while steering clear of intricate scientific terminology and philosophical debates. The book's main topic revolves around the fascinating characteristics, formations, and effects of various volcanoes around the world, inviting readers to appreciate the power of nature and perhaps even inspiring future adventurers to explore these majestic geological phenomena firsthand. The opening of the book sets a tone of enthusiasm and wonder about the natural world, particularly volcanoes. It introduces the subject by discussing the general aspects of volcanoes, such as their structure and the stunning visuals produced during eruptions, likening them to magnificent natural spectacles. The narrative weaves in historical and mythical elements, tracing the etymology of the term "volcano" to ancient interpretations and showcasing awe-inspiring features like lava flows, ash clouds, and the spectacular dynamics of explosive eruptions. As it outlines how volcanoes can reshape landscapes in mere moments and the diverse materials they produce, the text captivates readers, promising a rich exploration of geological marvels that explain both their devastation and beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Volcanoes -- Juvenile literature QE Text Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming 189502 2025-10-03T06:38:58.962735 text/html 189323 2025-01-09T21:58:41.795853 text/html 167615 2025-10-03T06:39:05.374731 application/epub+zip 169729 2025-10-03T06:39:02.372722 application/epub+zip 126804 2025-10-03T06:39:01.201737 application/epub+zip 419614 2025-10-03T06:39:07.640780 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 401131 2025-10-03T06:39:04.627721 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 243986 2022-09-03T10:32:10.506460 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 173064 2025-10-03T06:38:58.704751 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 172680 2012-09-21T17:55:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 172497 2012-09-21T17:54:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19003 2025-10-03T06:39:07.764742 application/rdf+xml 25204 2025-10-03T06:39:01.695739 image/jpeg 4585 2025-10-03T06:39:01.446782 image/jpeg 64264 2012-09-21T18:59:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 64039 2012-09-21T18:59:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 167232 2025-10-03T06:38:58.976751 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia More titles under Unknown