Volcanoes, Second Edition [Paperback]

Susanna Van Rose (Author), Ian Mercer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1991

This revised edition of "Volcanoes" features colour photographs and new sections on Pinatubo - the largest eruption of the 20th century, ongoing volcanic activity on the Caribbean island of Montserrat, and future developments in volcanology. The book covers late-1990s work on the monitoring and prediction of volcanic activity and "collapsing volcanoes", and contains additional information for understanding how volcanoes work, with the potential for large scale disasters.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

This [is a] delightful book...It presents a concise and intelligent summary of the major aspects of volcanism in a highly attractive format. The reader is gently introduced to styles of effusive and explosive volcanism, climatic effects of eruptions, the varied effects of interaction with water, the hazards and uses of volcanoes and then eight brief case studies. The text is clear, well written...An excellent balance has been struck between keeping the text at an approachable level, and yet presenting up-to-date and factually correct science...I suspect that most people will buy this book not to read, but for its 96 superb photographs and additional illustrations, all of which are in color...This book deserves to brighten the shelves of anyone with even a passing interest in the natural history of igneous rocks. (D. M. Pyle Geological Magazine )

Product Details

• Paperback: 60 pages
• Publisher: Harvard University Press; 2 Sub edition (May 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0674943074
• ISBN-13: 978-0674943070
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 7.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,258,238 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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