Geysers: What They Are And How They Work [Paperback]

T. Scott Bryan (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0878425098 | ISBN-13: 978-0878425099 | Publication Date: October 30, 2005 | Edition: 2nd

With clear, succinct prose, Scott Bryan explains the geological setting that produces the pressure, heat, and abundant water necessary for a geyser to form and introduces us to the variables that shape each geyser s distinct personality. Some geysers spout just inches above a pool of water and others blast hundreds of feet in the air from conical vents. Some remain quiet for decades only to explode unexpectedly several times in a single month while others erupt regularly in scheduled intervals, year in and year out. While Bryan focuses on Yellowstone National Park, he also draws examples from geyser fields in Iceland, Chile, Russia, New Zealand, Africa, and elsewhere. First published in 1990 with black-and-white photographs, Geysers: What They Are and How They Work is completely updated, including many more photographs, all in color. An appendix with a detailed map describes the status of more than sixty geyser fields around the world. The book includes old photos of many now-extinct geysers and explains the natural and man-made causes of their demiseFor ages 12 and up

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About the Author

T. Scott Bryan earned degrees in geological sciences at San Diego State University (BS, 1972) and the University of Montana (MS, 1974). He spent fourteen summers working in Yellowstone National Park and later served in the Volunteer in Parks program. He is the author of The Geysers of Yellowstone (University Press of Colorado). Bryan was one of the founding directors and the first president of the Geyser Observation and Study Association. He presently edits the GOSA Transactions, a series of volumes that compile geyser-related research papers. Bryan retired as professor of geology and astronomy at Victor Valley College in Victorville, California, in 2001.

Product Details

• Paperback: 67 pages
• Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company; 2nd edition (October 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878425098
• ISBN-13: 978-0878425099
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,360,657 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Geyser Books Written, January 1, 2006

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K. Leany (Nevada) - See all my reviews
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The author of this book was a ranger at Yellowstone and taught geology at the college level in California. This is a superb book about how geysers and hot springs work in general. While it is written for the younger set, it is also a very good book for adults. If you have any interest in geysers, buy this book. The fantastic pictures alone are well worth the price.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, comprehensive, and well-documented, September 22, 2010

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Geysers: What They Are And How They Work explains in clear detail the inner workings of these mysterious geological phenomena. The images are beautiful and pass perfectly to the text. It also includes a full list of all known geysers all over the world.
I bought it for work (I'm a tour guide in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, and I regularly visit the El Tatio geysers), and I must say I'm pleased. Even though the book's tailored to Yellowstone, the information is useful enough for me. I only wish the author would write one with more data on the geysers here! Scott Bryan has a precise, concise, and simple enough way of writing; he doubtlessly tackles the issue comfortably, and his long experience shows.

All in all, a must buy for geyser fanatics, and those who work around them!

5.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction to geysers, June 17, 2010

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An entertaining and helpful book, with clearly written text and beautiful photograghs. It answered some questions I had that were not really addressed in other books. Read this book before going on to 'The Geysers of Yellowstone' by the same author.