Magma

· The anatomy of a volcano · Iceland’s volcanic systems · Recent eruptions in Iceland 1918-2012 Forged by fire: Iceland’s volcanic eruptions are constant reminders of Nature’s fury – and stark unsurpassed beauty. The combined skills of award-winning photographer Ragnar Th. Sigurðsson and renowned writer and geophysicist Ari Trausti Guðmundsson provide a unique insight into the fiery world of volcanic Iceland. Ragnar’s own photos in combination with images taken by many other talented photographers bring nearly a century of volcanism in Iceland to life. Vivid, lively descriptions by Ari Trausti explain the science behind the stunning visuals in plain, easy-to-follow language. MAGMA er glæsileg fræði- og ljósmyndabók eftir þá Ara Trausta Guðmundsson, jarðeðlisfræðing og rithöfund og Ragnar Th. Sigurðsson ljósmyndara. Í þessu riti eru eldsumbrotum á Íslandi gerð ítarleg skil í máli og myndum, allt frá Kötlugosinu 1918 til gossins í Vatnajökli 2011. Bókin er á ensku.