Volcanoes of the Eifel

The youngest volcano in Germany, the Ulmener Maar, is just 11,000 years old. The Laacher See volcano, which erupted with such force that pyroclastic flows dammed the Rhine into a massive lake, last erupted only 12,900 years ago - geologically speaking, just a moment ago. Is the Eifel volcanism extinct, as has long been claimed? Schmincke provides the answer in this book: new volcanoes can emerge in the Eifel at any time. However, when and where is impossible to predict. Schmincke explains the diverse facets of the Eifel volcanoes in a vivid, clear, and entertaining manner. The lavishly illustrated book invites readers to take a stroll through a region where volcanic phenomena can be admired and understood more directly than anywhere else in Central Europe. The youngest volcanic area in Central Europe, a popular recreational destination, is also a focal point for research.