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Since the days of the Roman empire, the numerous eruptions of Italy's Mount Vesuvius have devastated whole cities and towns, also destroying Pompeii and Herculaneum in A.D. 79. Describes how the volcano affects the lives of some two million people who now live in its shadow.

Alvin, a deep-sea mechanized probe, makes a voyage some 12,000 feet underwater to explore the Azores, a constantly-erupting volcanic rift between Europe and North America.

"It seems puberty hits zombies a lot differently than humans. And Zombie is going through some major changes. But somebody forgot to tell Zombie that mutating is part of growing up. So he's up to his eye sockets in drama. But he isn't the only one that's changing. There's a volcano that is threatening to blow Zombie's village off the map."--Back cover.

Of all the places to explore on Earth, remote places are often said to be the most challenging. Yet brave explorers travel to the most remote corners of the world, pushing through vast forests, icy polar regions, and other landscapes. Who are these adventurers and why do they do it?

Brings great books to life onscreen through rich illustrations and live shows. Episode 1: Visit a travel room filled with trip mementos. Learn about homing pigeons, sailing, volcanoes, and pottery. Episode 2: Experience an exciting expedition in a hot-air balloon. Look into the past at funny flying machines and visit the space camp of today. Someplace else: The story of Mrs. Tilby's travels to cities, seashores, and mountains in her camper. Hot-air...

Marko the Pencil makes understanding science easy and fun! Join Marko the Pencil as he takes students on a fascinating journey to his Super Science Station where it's easy to grasp science concepts. Designed for students in 5th grade, but learners at all levels will find the information fun and informative.

The National Archives has been responsible for the acquisition, preservation and public dissemination of the permanent records of the United States Government since 1935. Selected by specialists at the Archives, these films chronicles some of the world's most devastating natural disasters. Also recounted are the heroic efforts of relief workers to return cities to normal and the attempts of local governments to better prepare for future events. The...

Bill Nye considers the origins of volcanoes and why they erupt. His demonstrations include different types and shapes of volcanoes and the role of plate tectonics in developing these landforms. Features include demonstrations of the formation of the Hawaiian Islands and live-action footage of recent eruptions of Mount Vesuvius and Mount St. Helen's. Motion media captures the intensity of lava flow from shield volcanoes and the dynamics of land formation...

Program waits with a group of geologists as they monitor the signs from Mount Pinatubo and examines the methods volcanologists use to make their predictions. Then, stick around with the scientists who remain behind when the Philippines' Mount Pinatubo erupts and see astonishing footage of the world's largest volcanic eruption in 80 years.

Describes what volcanoes are, what causes them to erupt, and their effect on the landscape.