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The Encyclopedia of Volcanoes

Author : Haraldur Sigurdsson
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0123859395
Total Pages : 1447 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (238 download)

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Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Volcanoes written by Haraldur Sigurdsson and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2015-03-06 with total page 1447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volcanoes are unquestionably one of the most spectacular and awe-inspiring features of the physical world. Our paradoxical fascination with them stems from their majestic beauty and powerful, sometimes deadly, destructiveness. Notwithstanding the tremendous advances in volcanology since ancient times, some of the mystery surrounding volcanic eruptions remains today. The Encyclopedia of Volcanoes summarizes our present knowledge of volcanoes; it provides a comprehensive source of information on the causes of volcanic eruptions and both the destructive and beneficial effects. The early chapters focus on the science of volcanism (melting of source rocks, ascent of magma, eruption processes, extraterrestrial volcanism, etc.). Later chapters discuss human interface with volcanoes, including the history of volcanology, geothermal energy resources, interaction with the oceans and atmosphere, health aspects of volcanism, mitigation of volcanic disasters, post-eruption ecology, and the impact of eruptions on organismal biodiversity. - Provides the only comprehensive reference work to cover all aspects of volcanology - Written by nearly 100 world experts in volcanology - Explores an integrated transition from the physical process of eruptions through hazards and risk, to the social face of volcanism, with an emphasis on how volcanoes have influenced and shaped society - Presents hundreds of color photographs, maps, charts and illustrations making this an aesthetically appealing reference - Glossary of 3,000 key terms with definitions of all key vocabulary items in the field is included

The Volcano Adventure Guide

Author : Rosaly M. C. Lopes
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521554534
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (545 download)

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Download or read book The Volcano Adventure Guide written by Rosaly M. C. Lopes and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-01-13 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Volcano Adventure Guide is the first book of its type. It contains vital information for anyone wishing to visit, explore, and photograph active volcanoes safely and enjoyably. Following an introduction that discusses eruption styles of different types of volcanoes, how to prepare for a volcano trip, and how to avoid volcanic dangers, the book presents guides to visiting 42 different volcanoes around the world. This section is packed full of practical information including tour itineraries, maps, transportation details, and warnings of possible non-volcanic dangers. Three appendices at the end of the book direct the reader to a wealth of further volcano resources. Aimed at non-specialist readers who wish to explore volcanoes without being foolhardy, it will fascinate amateur enthusiasts and professional volcanologists alike. The stunning colour photographs throughout the book will delight armchair travellers as well as inspire the adventurous to get out and explore volcanoes for themselves.

Volcanoes

Author : Neil Morris
Publisher : New York ; Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. : Crabtree Pub.
ISBN 13 : 9780865058385
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (583 download)

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Download or read book Volcanoes written by Neil Morris and published by New York ; Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. : Crabtree Pub.. This book was released on 1996 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Text and photographs examine several aspects of these natural wonders including their lava flows, rocks, springs and geysers, and geothermal energy.

Volcanoes in Human History

Author : Jelle Zeilinga de Boer
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400842859
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Volcanoes in Human History written by Jelle Zeilinga de Boer and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2012-01-02 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the volcano Tambora erupted in Indonesia in 1815, as many as 100,000 people perished as a result of the blast and an ensuing famine caused by the destruction of rice fields on Sumbawa and neighboring islands. Gases and dust particles ejected into the atmosphere changed weather patterns around the world, resulting in the infamous ''year without a summer'' in North America, food riots in Europe, and a widespread cholera epidemic. And the gloomy weather inspired Mary Shelley to write the gothic novel Frankenstein. This book tells the story of nine such epic volcanic events, explaining the related geology for the general reader and exploring the myriad ways in which the earth's volcanism has affected human history. Zeilinga de Boer and Sanders describe in depth how volcanic activity has had long-lasting effects on societies, cultures, and the environment. After introducing the origins and mechanisms of volcanism, the authors draw on ancient as well as modern accounts--from folklore to poetry and from philosophy to literature. Beginning with the Bronze Age eruption that caused the demise of Minoan Crete, the book tells the human and geological stories of eruptions of such volcanoes as Vesuvius, Krakatau, Mount Pelée, and Tristan da Cunha. Along the way, it shows how volcanism shaped religion in Hawaii, permeated Icelandic mythology and literature, caused widespread population migrations, and spurred scientific discovery. From the prodigious eruption of Thera more than 3,600 years ago to the relative burp of Mount St. Helens in 1980, the results of volcanism attest to the enduring connections between geology and human destiny. Some images inside the book are unavailable due to digital copyright restrictions.

Extreme Volcanoes

Author : John Farndon
Publisher : Millbrook Press
ISBN 13 : 1512432202
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (124 download)

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Download or read book Extreme Volcanoes written by John Farndon and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2017-08 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Learn more about the destructive force of volcanoes through powerful images and stories. Clear text emphasizes scientific efforts to better understand how to prepare for volcanic eruptions, while appropriately high-impact visuals keep readers engaged"--Provided by publisher.

Super Volcanoes: What They Reveal about Earth and the Worlds Beyond

Author : Robin George Andrews
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393542076
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (935 download)

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Download or read book Super Volcanoes: What They Reveal about Earth and the Worlds Beyond written by Robin George Andrews and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exhilarating, time-traveling journey to the solar system’s strangest and most awe-inspiring volcanoes. Volcanoes are capable of acts of pyrotechnical prowess verging on magic: they spout black magma more fluid than water, create shimmering cities of glass at the bottom of the ocean and frozen lakes of lava on the moon, and can even tip entire planets over. Between lava that melts and re-forms the landscape, and noxious volcanic gases that poison the atmosphere, volcanoes have threatened life on Earth countless times in our planet’s history. Yet despite their reputation for destruction, volcanoes are inseparable from the creation of our planet. A lively and utterly fascinating guide to these geologic wonders, Super Volcanoes revels in the incomparable power of volcanic eruptions past and present, Earthbound and otherwise—and recounts the daring and sometimes death-defying careers of the scientists who study them. Science journalist and volcanologist Robin George Andrews explores how these eruptions reveal secrets about the worlds to which they belong, describing the stunning ways in which volcanoes can sculpt the sea, land, and sky, and even influence the machinery that makes or breaks the existence of life. Walking us through the mechanics of some of the most infamous eruptions on Earth, Andrews outlines what we know about how volcanoes form, erupt, and evolve, as well as what scientists are still trying to puzzle out. How can we better predict when a deadly eruption will occur—and protect communities in the danger zone? Is Earth’s system of plate tectonics, unique in the solar system, the best way to forge a planet that supports life? And if life can survive and even thrive in Earth’s extreme volcanic environments—superhot, superacidic, and supersaline surroundings previously thought to be completely inhospitable—where else in the universe might we find it? Traveling from Hawai‘i, Yellowstone, Tanzania, and the ocean floor to the moon, Venus, and Mars, Andrews illuminates the cutting-edge discoveries and lingering scientific mysteries surrounding these phenomenal forces of nature.

Volcanoes

Author : Pierre Winters
Publisher : Clavis
ISBN 13 : 9781605371771
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (717 download)

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Download or read book Volcanoes written by Pierre Winters and published by Clavis. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents facts about volcanoes discussing such topics as how do volcanoes come into being, how do they work, what is the difference between magma and lava, and are volcanoes dangerous, with the aid of a do-it-yourself activity, a poem, a huge fold-out page, and a volcano quiz.

Volcanic Eruptions and Their Repose, Unrest, Precursors, and Timing

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309454158
Total Pages : 135 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book Volcanic Eruptions and Their Repose, Unrest, Precursors, and Timing written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-07-24 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volcanic eruptions are common, with more than 50 volcanic eruptions in the United States alone in the past 31 years. These eruptions can have devastating economic and social consequences, even at great distances from the volcano. Fortunately many eruptions are preceded by unrest that can be detected using ground, airborne, and spaceborne instruments. Data from these instruments, combined with basic understanding of how volcanoes work, form the basis for forecasting eruptionsâ€"where, when, how big, how long, and the consequences. Accurate forecasts of the likelihood and magnitude of an eruption in a specified timeframe are rooted in a scientific understanding of the processes that govern the storage, ascent, and eruption of magma. Yet our understanding of volcanic systems is incomplete and biased by the limited number of volcanoes and eruption styles observed with advanced instrumentation. Volcanic Eruptions and Their Repose, Unrest, Precursors, and Timing identifies key science questions, research and observation priorities, and approaches for building a volcano science community capable of tackling them. This report presents goals for making major advances in volcano science.

Global Volcanic Hazards and Risk

Author : Susan C. Loughlin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107111757
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Global Volcanic Hazards and Risk written by Susan C. Loughlin and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-07-24 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive assessment of global volcanic hazards and risk, with detailed regional profiles, for the disaster risk reduction community. Also available as Open Access.

Volcano Ventures: Exploring Earth's Fiery Mountains

Author : Jepson V. Watkins
Publisher : Book Lovers HQ
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 133 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Volcano Ventures: Exploring Earth's Fiery Mountains written by Jepson V. Watkins and published by Book Lovers HQ. This book was released on 2024-07-02 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volcano Ventures: Exploring Earth's Fiery Mountains takes you on a thrilling expedition into the heart of our planet's most awe-inspiring and volatile natural wonders. This captivating journey uncovers the mysteries of active and dormant volcanoes across the globe, blending scientific exploration with rich cultural narratives. Whether you're a curious adventurer, a science enthusiast, or simply fascinated by the raw power of nature, this book will ignite your imagination and deepen your understanding of these fiery mountains. Discover the forces that shape our world, from the fiery origins of volcanoes deep within the Earth's mantle to the explosive eruptions that have destroyed and nurtured human civilizations. Through vivid descriptions and stunning visuals, you'll traverse the Pacific Ring of Fire, scale the peaks of the Andes, and explore the volcanic landscapes of Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. What you will find in this book: - The science behind volcanic formation and eruptions - The different types of volcanoes and their characteristics - Myths and legends inspired by volcanoes - The impact of volcanic activity on human history and culture - Insights into the most famous volcanic eruptions - The benefits and hazards of living near volcanoes - Advances in volcanic research and monitoring - The future of volcanology in the face of climate change - Exploration of unique volcanic ecosystems - Stories of human resilience and adaptation to volcanic environments Volcano Ventures: Exploring Earth's Fiery Mountains is a comprehensive guide that combines geology, history, and adventure. It offers readers a unique perspective on one of nature's most powerful forces. Embark on this extraordinary journey and experience the majestic and mysterious world of volcanoes.

Volcanoes

Author : Richard V. Fisher
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691238219
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (912 download)

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Download or read book Volcanoes written by Richard V. Fisher and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whenever a volcano threatens to erupt, scientists and adventurers from around the world flock to the site in response to the irresistible allure of one of nature's most dangerous and unpredictable phenomena. In a unique book probing the science and mystery of these fiery features, the authors chronicle not only their geologic behavior but also their profound effect on human life. From Mount Vesuvius to Mount St. Helens, the book covers the surprisingly large variety of volcanoes, the subtle to conspicuous signs preceding their eruptions, and their far-reaching atmospheric consequences. Here scientific facts take on a very human dimension, as the authors draw upon actual encounters with volcanoes, often through firsthand accounts of those who have witnessed eruptions and miraculously survived the aftermath. The book begins with a description of the lethal May 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens--complete with an explanation of how safety officials and scientists tried to predict events, and how unsuspecting campers and loggers miles away struggled against terrifying blasts of ash, stone, and heat. The story moves quickly to the ways volcanoes have enhanced our lives, creating mineral-rich land, clean thermal energy, and haunting landscapes that in turn benefit agriculture, recreation, mining, and commerce. Religion and psychology embroider the account, as the authors explore the impact of volcanoes on the human psyche through tales of the capricious volcano gods and attempts to appease them, ranging from simple homage to horrific ritual sacrifice. Volcanoes concludes by assisting readers in experiencing these geological phenomena for themselves. An unprecedented "tourist guide to volcanoes" outlines over forty sites throughout the world. Not only will travelers find information on where to go and how to get there, they will also learn what precautions to take at each volcano. Tourists, amateur naturalists, and armchair travelers alike will find their scientific curiosity whetted by this informative and entertaining book.

Volcano Adventure

Author : Willard Price
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1782950214
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (829 download)

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Download or read book Volcano Adventure written by Willard Price and published by Random House. This book was released on 2013 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Fountains of fire, explosions . . . it's hell let loose.' Hal and Roger Hunt embark on an earth-shattering expedition when they join forces with world-famous volcanologist Dr Dan Adams. And as their ground-breaking research of the volatile Pacific volcanoes hots up, the brothers' mission erupts into an awesome adventure . . .

Exploring Volcanology

Author : Cybellium
Publisher : Cybellium
ISBN 13 : 1836790759
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (367 download)

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Download or read book Exploring Volcanology written by Cybellium and published by Cybellium . This book was released on with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the forefront of knowledge with Cybellium, your trusted partner in mastering the cutting-edge fields of IT, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Business, Economics and Science. Designed for professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike, our comprehensive books empower you to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital world. * Expert Insights: Our books provide deep, actionable insights that bridge the gap between theory and practical application. * Up-to-Date Content: Stay current with the latest advancements, trends, and best practices in IT, Al, Cybersecurity, Business, Economics and Science. Each guide is regularly updated to reflect the newest developments and challenges. * Comprehensive Coverage: Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, Cybellium books cover a wide range of topics, from foundational principles to specialized knowledge, tailored to your level of expertise. Become part of a global network of learners and professionals who trust Cybellium to guide their educational journey. www.cybellium.com

The Best Book of Volcanoes

Author : Simon Adams
Publisher : Topeka Bindery
ISBN 13 : 9781417824151
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (241 download)

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Download or read book The Best Book of Volcanoes written by Simon Adams and published by Topeka Bindery. This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For use in schools and libraries only. Introduces readers to one of the planet's mightiest physical forces, showing how volcanoes are formed, where they are found, and how they have changed the face of the Earth.

Volcanoes

Author : Rebecca Pettiford
Publisher : Pogo
ISBN 13 : 9781620317488
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (174 download)

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Download or read book Volcanoes written by Rebecca Pettiford and published by Pogo. This book was released on 2017 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Volcanoes, early fluent readers learn about the geologic processes that create volcanoes around the world. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about these amazing landforms.An infographic illustrates Earth's layers, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about volcanoes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Volcanoes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.Volcanoes is part of Jump!'s Legendary Landforms series.

Popular Mechanics

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Popular Mechanics written by and published by . This book was released on 1933-03 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.

Ultimate Spotlight: Volcanoes

Author : Sandra Laboucarie
Publisher : Twirl
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 14 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (276 download)

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Download or read book Ultimate Spotlight: Volcanoes written by Sandra Laboucarie and published by Twirl. This book was released on 2022-03 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interactive and engaging, Ultimate Spotlight: Volcanoes gives children a closer look at different types of volcanoes and how they form! Explore the beginnings of a volcano: Pull a tab to follow the path of magma to Earth's surface, turn a page to reveal a big pop-up of a volcano eruption, and lift flaps to see the creation of a volcanic island. * Flaps! Pull-tabs! Pop-ups! Lots of interactive and moveable parts * Detailed illustrations that beg to be pored over again and again * Educational content reviewed by an expert b>Fans of Volcanoes will also enjoy the interactive learning of other books in the Ultimate Spotlight(tm) series, including Polar Animals, Rain Forest Animals, Savanna Animals, Dinosaurs, Firefighters, Trains, and Astronauts. * Great family and classroom read-aloud book * Books for 5 and up * Books for kindergarten and early elementary school students Chock-full of information, this book is an exciting introduction to volcanoes.