Excerpt from The World on Fire: Including Splendors and Horrors of the Volcanic Eruptions of the Lesser Antilles, Together With a Biographical Sketch of Josephine, Empress of the French, the Fair Daughter of Martinique
The marvelous energies of Krakatoa, whose thunders were heard across Indian Ocean, and twenty-five hundred miles away, While' the l'urid vapor discharged reddened the skies for months, as the. Mighty waters rolled, have been surpassed in the islands of the Caribs.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the catastrophic eruptions of Mount Pelà e and Soufrià re on the Caribbean islands of Martinique and St. Vincent in 1902. With vivid descriptions from survivors and scientists, it paints a harrowing picture of the volcanic eruptions that claimed thousands of lives and decimated entire cities, such as St. Pierre, in a matter of minutes. The author draws parallels to other natural disasters throughout history to provide context for the scale of devastation, while also delving into the scientific theories and geological processes that fueled these cataclysmic events. Through meticulous research and analysis, the book explores the lasting impact these eruptions have had on the region and the scientific community's understanding of volcanic activity. It illuminates the awesome power of nature, the resilience of survivors, and the need for ongoing research to mitigate the impact of future volcanic eruptions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282460228_0
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