Provides a complete introductory guide to one of the world's best known and most intensively studied volcanic areas. Twelve detailed itineraries have been specially chosen to highlight the spectrum of volcanic products, their threat to human activity and their importance to understanding how volcanoes behave. The tours include world-famous locations as well as unusual sites off the beaten track. They are supported by comprehensive selections of additional locations for creating self-tailored excursions, key Internet sites for discovering the latest news on each volcano's activity, and useful tips on when to go and how to get there.