An outstanding collection of information by Smithsonian volcanologists Tom Simkin and Lee Siebert summarizing 1,511 volcanoes active in the last 10,000 years -- including coordinates, heights, types, known eruptive histories, and behavioral characteristics. Each region is introduced with a detailed map and a short description of its geography, history, and tectonic setting.

From 8,000 BC through 1993, nearly 8,000 eruptions are then arranged in chronological order, with date, duration, volume, and explosive magnitude listed in tabular format. A gazetteer cross-references 10,400 volcano names, feature names, and synonyms. An extensive bibliography lists sources.

This volume is an important reference of special interest to volcanologists, historians, anthropologists, hazard specialists, geothermal researchers, climatologists, and anyone else interested in natural events.

Selected as "Best Reference Book of 1995" by the Geographical Information Society.