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Author : Libby Romero
Release : 2021
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 678/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis All about Volcanoes by : Libby Romero
Download or read book All about Volcanoes written by Libby Romero. This book was released on 2021. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book shows readers the awesome power of volcanoes"--
Author : Haraldur Sigurdsson
Release : 2015-03-06
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 395/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Volcanoes by : Haraldur Sigurdsson
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Volcanoes written by Haraldur Sigurdsson. This book was released on 2015-03-06. 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
Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Release : 2017-07-24
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 158/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Volcanic Eruptions and Their Repose, Unrest, Precursors, and Timing by : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Download or read book Volcanic Eruptions and Their Repose, Unrest, Precursors, and Timing written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. This book was released on 2017-07-24. 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.
Author : Frederick H. Pough
Release : 1953
Genre : Earthquakes
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : /5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis All about Volcanoes and Earthquakes by : Frederick H. Pough
Download or read book All about Volcanoes and Earthquakes written by Frederick H. Pough. This book was released on 1953. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grades 4-7.
Author : Anne Schreiber
Release : 2008
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 878/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Volcanoes! by : Anne Schreiber
Download or read book Volcanoes! written by Anne Schreiber. This book was released on 2008. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cool story of volcanoes will intrigue kids and adults alike. Hot melted rock from the middle of our planet forces its way up through cracks in the Earth’s crusts, exploding violently and sometimes unexpectedly in volcanic fury that can terrorize populations for months, even years. Anne Schreiber’s narrative gives readers a little of the science, a little of the history, and a lot of the action. National Geographic photography fires the imagination on dramatic spreads alive with vivid images of lava, ash, molten rock, weird rocks, and steaming seawater.
