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Volcanoes
Rosaly M. C. Lopes
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Description for Volcanoes
Paperback. An insightful introduction to one ofthe most unpredictable forces on Earth. Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; RBC; WNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 220.
As one of the most fascinating and volatile forces on earth, volcanoes have long been the subject of worship, fear, and study. With the aid of famous 'case histories' Lopes provides a unique background to volcanoes, what they are, why they form, and how they erupt. From the Sunset Crater in Arizona and Krakatau in Indonesia to the exotic volcanoes of the outer solar system this guide illustrates the dangers of volcanoes and their importance in shaping the world around us.
Product Details
Publisher
Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Series
Beginner's Guides
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781851687251
SKU
V9781851687251
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Ref
99-50
About Rosaly M. C. Lopes
Dr. Rosaly Lopes is a Principal Scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and Lead Scientist for Geophysics and Planetary Geosciences. In 2006 she was honoured in the Guinness Book of World Records as the discoverer of the most active volcanoes anywhere and is author of The Volcano Adventure Guide (2005).
Reviews for Volcanoes
“We begin with a ‘volcanoes for dummies, very elementary introduction to the subject. It is part of a series of ‘beginners guides’ to just about everything. The author, Rosaly Lopes, is able to make the complicated clear without talking down to her readers. Her professional papers are equally clear. Anyone from the age of 12 on up, who is curious ... Read more