ENCYCLOPEDIA OF VOLCANOES by Sigurdsson, Haraldur, etc. ISBN 012643140X
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Provides a comprehensive source of information on the multidisciplinary influences of volcanic eruptions - both the destructive as well as the beneficial aspects. This book focusses on the geoscience-related aspects of volcanism such as radioactive heat source, melting rock, ascent of magma, surface phenomena and others.
The Encyclopedia of Volcanoes summarizes our present knowledge of volcanoes. Through its thematic organization around the melting of the earth, it provides a comprehensive source of information on the multidisciplinary influences of volcanic eruptions--both the destructive and the beneficial aspects. The world's experts on volcanology have been consulted in the planning of this volume. Over 80 authoritative yet concise cross-referenced entries (averaging 10 book pages per contribution) elucidate the major concepts and influences of volcanoes on past and present day processes. Important volcanoes of the world will be described as examples of the various aspects of volcanic processes. The majority of the articles will focus on the geoscience-related aspects of volcanism (radioactive heat source, melting rock, ascent of magma, surface phenomena associated with exiting magma, and so on). In addition, complementary chapters will discuss the multidisciplinary aspects of volcanism; these include: history of volcanology; geothermal energy resources; interaction with the oceans and atmosphere; volcanoes of the solar system; health aspects of volcanism; mitigation of volcanic disasters; post-eruption ecology; and the impact of eruptions on organismal biodiversity. This scholarly treatment of volcanism will be particularly appealing to earth system educators, students, and amateur scientists as well as to professional volcanologists interested in comprehending specialties outside their own expertise. Furthermore, the Encyclopedia of Volcanoes will be an important information resource to administrators, and to officials responsible for developing and implementing volcanic hazard mitigation around the globe. Features: * The first and only reference work to cover all aspects of volcanology. * More than 80 separate peer-reviewed articles, all original contributions commissioned for this work, by leading authors from major institutions of science around the world. * Convenient single-volume format with topics arranged thematically. * 3,000 Glossary entries explain key terms. * Further Reading lists appear at the end of each entry * Extensive cross-referencing system links related articles * Sixteen pages of color will convey the science and excitement of this often violent phenomena.
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[edit] Title
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF VOLCANOES
[edit] Author
Sigurdsson, Haraldur, etc.
[edit] ISBN
012643140X
[edit] Published
23/10/1999
[edit] Publisher
Academic Press Inc.(London) Ltd
[edit] Binding
hardback
[edit] Retail Price
73 (GBP)
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69.35 (GBP)
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