This timely book captures the world's fascination with volcanoes with spectacular images, state-of-the art maps, amazing stories, and easy-to-understand science. Profiles of the 20 most high profile and high impact volcanoes set the stage for a full report on Iceland's recent eruption - and prognosis for eruptions in the very near future. Features include a plot map of all the world's volcanoes and an overview of the science behind them. Surprisingly, a volcano erupts somewhere in the world every week and nearly one in 12 of the world's population lives in an active volcano zone. The question, 'Are You Living in a Danger Zone?' will hit readers where they live, to address which inhabitants are most at risk. All together, it's a compelling package, sure to be of interest to readers everywhere.