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Poas Volcano
. Ed(S): Tassi, Franco; Vaselli, Orlando; Mora-Amador, Raul
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Description for Poas Volcano
Hardcover. This multidisciplinary study of Costa Rica's highly active Poas Volcano analyses its volcanological, petrological and geochemical features, reports on efforts to monitor its activity, and traces its impact on local communities, agriculture, and industry. Editor(s): Tassi, Franco; Vaselli, Orlando; Mora-Amador, Raul. Series: Active Volcanoes of the World. Num Pages: 250 pages, 40 black & white illustrations, 20 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLCR; RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178. .
This book provides a comprehensive description of the volcanological, petrological and geochemical features of the Poás Volcano (Costa Rica), one of the most active volcanic systems in Central America and part of the Central America Volcanic Arc (CAVA). Poás Volcano hosts a unique sulfur lake, which actually is one of the world's most acidic lakes, and has experienced molten sulfur eruptions. Past investigations, current monitoring activities and planned programs of investigation into lessening of the volcanic hazard are reported here. Specific sections of the monograph will be devoted to the impact of this volcano on the social, agricultural and industrial ... Read more
This book provides a comprehensive description of the volcanological, petrological and geochemical features of the Poás Volcano (Costa Rica), one of the most active volcanic systems in Central America and part of the Central America Volcanic Arc (CAVA). Poás Volcano hosts a unique sulfur lake, which actually is one of the world's most acidic lakes, and has experienced molten sulfur eruptions. Past investigations, current monitoring activities and planned programs of investigation into lessening of the volcanic hazard are reported here. Specific sections of the monograph will be devoted to the impact of this volcano on the social, agricultural and industrial ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2019
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
Series
Active Volcanoes of the World
Number of Pages
317
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319021553
SKU
V9783319021553
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Ref
99-15
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