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.