Volcanoes: An Introduction (Louise Lindsey Merrick Natural Environment Series) [Paperback]

Alwyn Scarth (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1994 | Series: Louise Lindsey Merrick Natural Environment Series (Book 19)

A straightforward introduction to the subject of volcanoes. This volume is designed not only for students of geography, the earth and environmental sciences, but also for the general reader. Chapters are devoted to stratovolcanoes, hydrovolcanic features and erosional processes.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

YA?The lack of full-color photographs, the unattractive cover, and the small print give this book the look of an academic text, but appearances can be deceiving. While certainly for proficient readers, it's an excellent overview of volcanoes in general and of specific ones throughout history. Thorough, encyclopedic coverage is accompanied by simplified, clear topographic maps and diagrams that are difficult to locate elsewhere. In addition, this resource is especially comprehensive when discussing cinder cones, lava flows, and predictions.?Claudia Moore, W.T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA
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About the Author

Alwyn Scarth served as lecturer in geography at the University of Dundee 1962-93. His previous publications include works on volcanic landforms of Central France, Nisyros, and the volcanic nature of the Polyphemus tale in Homer's Odyssey.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: TAMU Press; First edition, edition (August 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890966362
• ISBN-13: 978-0890966365
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,981,089 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The a,b,c on volcanoes., December 18, 1998

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This review is from: Volcanoes: An Introduction (Louise Lindsey Merrick Natural Environment Series) (Paperback)

A wonderful piece that covers all one needs to know about volcanoes.Definitely a student's handbook, easy to read and understand and is suitable reading material for any age. One is captured by the amount of information cover in such a small text.