
LIFE UNDER VOLCANOES THE FIERY HEART OF ICELAND
Discover the fascinating story of life in the shadow of volcanoes in Iceland, the land of fire and ice. This book is a compendium of knowledge about Icelandic volcanoes, their impact on the lives of residents, and the island's extraordinary nature. Immerse yourself in the world of ancient beliefs, folklore, and modern challenges related to volcanic activity.
- The extraordinary nature of Iceland: Explore majestic glaciers and treeless landscapes.
- Life in the shadow of volcanoes: Learn how residents cope with threats.
- The most dangerous volcanoes: Discover which volcanoes pose the greatest risk.
- Minimizing the effects of eruptions: Understand what actions are being taken to protect.
- Tourist eruptions: Find out what they involve and what benefits they bring.
- The attitude of Icelanders to volcanoes: Get to know the perspective of residents and immigrants.
Iceland, located in the north of Europe, is an extraordinary and different country from the rest of the continent. It is associated with extraordinary nature, majestic glaciers, treeless landscapes and active volcanoes. Paulina Tondos in her book "Life under volcanoes. The fiery heart of Iceland" gives answers to questions about life in the shadow of volcanoes, describes the most tragic eruptions and delves into ancient beliefs, literature and folklore. She talks to geologists, rescuers, representatives of the tourism industry, as well as those who lost their homes as a result of volcanic activity.
The author explains what has happened on the Reykjanes peninsula since March 2021, discovers what attitude Icelanders and immigrants have towards volcanoes, and finally what benefits residents derive from living "on magma". She looks at Iceland from a different, but equally fascinating perspective, which allows you to better understand this amazing country. This book is not only a collection of facts, but also a story about people who have learned to live in harmony with nature, even in its most extreme manifestations.
Bezdroża Publishing House invites you to read this fascinating book, which allows you to look at Iceland from a completely new perspective. Learn the history of a country that was born from fire and ice, and discover how its residents cope with the challenges that nature poses to them. "Life under volcanoes. The fiery heart of Iceland" is a must-read for all lovers of travel, geology and the culture of Iceland.
Specifications
| ISBN | 978-83-289-2146-7 |
| Author | Paulina Tondos |
| Series | Oblicza świata |
| Binding | Miękka |
| Type | Książki |
| Edition | 1 |
| Year of publication | 2025 |
| Publisher | Bezdroża |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Release date | 2025-05-22 |
| Age category | + |
| Format | 142x202 mm |
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