Description

The second edition of Volcanoes discusses the impact of volcanic eruptions on the Earth's environment-a cause of debate and extensive research by leading academics worldwide. Featuring excellent illustrations, the text includes a new chapter on volcanic hazards, which looks at complex scientific and sociological issues surrounding risk mitigation. In addition, it provides updated information on new eruptions, research findings, and planetary studies while preserving the strengths of the first edition-accessibility, clarity, and wit. Volcanoes, 2/e is ideal for undergraduate courses in geology, earth science, geography, environmental science and planetary science.

Features

• Preserves the particular strengths of the first edition in its immense clarity, engaging humour and excellent illustrations
• Clear accounts of new findings and new eruptions (such as that on Montserrat)
• A comprehensive new chapter on volcanic hazards clearly explains the complex scientific and sociological issus involved with risk mitigation
• A complete insight into various studies, including Mars and Jupiter, which adds an exciting planetary perspective to the book
• Clear narrative writing style maintains reader interest and is designed to engage students across a range of disciplines

Product Details

536 pages; 481 halftones & line illus.; ISBN13: 978-0-19-925469-9ISBN10: 0-19-925469-9

About the Author(s)

Previous Publication Date(s)

• July 1993