Volcanology & seismology
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Volcanology & seismology
Paperback. This volume presents a unique compendium of papers assessing the effects of volcanism on lakes, as recorded by the volcaniclastic sediments deposited within them. Editor(s): White, J.D.L. (Department of Geology, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand); Riggs, N. R. Series: International Association of Sedimentologists Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, 260. BIC Classification: RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 189 x 12. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632058471
- ISBN
- 9780632058471
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 164.02
€ 164.02
Hardcover. What if Troy was not destroyed in the epic battle immortalized by Homer? This work brings the scientific evidence to bear on biblical accounts, mythology, and the archaeological record to explore how ancient and modern earthquakes have shaped history - and, for some civilizations, seemingly heralded the end of the world. Num Pages: 328 pages, 98 halftones. BIC Classification: RBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 237 x 167 x 23. Weight in Grams: 598.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691016023
- ISBN
- 9780691016023
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.00€ 21.87
€ 26.00
€ 21.87
Paperback. Tells the story of nine volcanic events, explaining the related geology for the general reader and exploring the ways in which the earth's volcanism has affected human history. This book describes how volcanic activity has had long-lasting effects on societies, cultures, and the environment. Num Pages: 320 pages, 18 halftones, 22 line illus., 2 tables. BIC Classification: RBC; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691118383
- ISBN
- 9780691118383
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 30.67
€ 42.99
€ 30.67
Paperback. Tells the story of various epic earthquakes. This book explains the geological processes responsible for earthquakes, and they describe how these events have had long-lasting aftereffects on human societies and cultures. It includes quotations from literature and from later reports. Num Pages: 304 pages, 39 halftones. 5 line illus. 2 tables. BIC Classification: PDZ; RBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691127866
- ISBN
- 9780691127866
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.36
€ 37.99
€ 27.36
Hardback. By developing the scale that bears his name, Charles Richter not only invented the concept of magnitude as a measure of earthquake size, he turned himself into a household word. This work takes the reader into Richter's life story, setting it in the context of his family and interpersonal attachments, and the history of seismology. Num Pages: 336 pages, 45 halftones. BIC Classification: BGT; PDZ; RBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 158 x 28. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691128078
- ISBN
- 9780691128078
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.00€ 22.04
€ 26.00
€ 22.04
Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, 45 halftones. BIC Classification: BGT; RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 155 x 235 x 21. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691173283
- ISBN
- 9780691173283
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.16
€ 26.99
€ 20.16
Paperback. * Only book to look exclusively at timescales of magmatic processes * Focuses on the geological processes * Suitable for senior u/g or grad level courses * International team of editors and authors . Editor(s): Dosseto, Anthony; Turner, Simon P.; Van-Orman, James A. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBC; RBGG; RBGK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 248 x 191 x 15. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444332612
- ISBN
- 9781444332612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.77
€ 79.77
Hardcover. The importance of continuous research into Seismic Design for Engineering Plant can never be underestimated. Earthquake disaster prevention is an area requiring ingenious solutions to its unique problems. The benefits of sharing information from developments in this field are also of vital importance. This book discusses about this topic. Editor(s): Ealing, Chris; MacFarlane, John. Num Pages: 214 pages, indexes. BIC Classification: RBC; TH; TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 164 x 19. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860583643
- ISBN
- 9781860583643
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.44
€ 244.44
Hardback. The first book to clearly explain the science used by paleontologists and the new, cutting-edge techniques that led to the discovery of Seismosaurus, the longest dinosaur yet known----and possibly the largest land animal to have ever lived. The book also illustrates the exciting collaboration between Gillette, the chemists and physicists who helped to reconstruct Seismosaurus. Illustrator(s): Hallett, Mark. Num Pages: 205 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HDDA; RBC; RBX; WNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1316.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231078740
- ISBN
- 9780231078740
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.37
€ 107.37
Paperback. Introduces readers to the basics of volcanology. This book follows the author as he descends into the steaming crater of the Soufri re Volcano on the island of St Vincent, as he conducts research on lava flows on the desolate south shore of the Island of Hawaii, and as he struggles to understand the explosion at Mount St Helens. Num Pages: 180 pages, 28 halftones. BIC Classification: BG; RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 257.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691070179
- ISBN
- 9780691070179
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.08
€ 37.99
€ 27.08
Hardback. Offers a cultural history of the Pacific Northwest volcanoes and the environmental impact of outdoor recreation in this region. It probes the relationship betweenthese volcanoes and regional identity, particularly in the era of mass mountaineering and population growth in the Northwest. Num Pages: 256 pages, 10 images. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; HBJK; HBTB; RBC; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5499 x 3564 x 19. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780803265479
- ISBN
- 9780803265479
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.67
€ 47.67
Hardback. Editor(s): Carey, Rebecca; Cayol, Valerie; Poland, Michael; Weis, Dominique. Series: Geophysical Monograph Series. Num Pages: 600 pages. BIC Classification: 1MKPH; RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 344 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1534.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118872048
- ISBN
- 9781118872048
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 216.55
€ 216.55
Hardcover. Editor(s): Cemen, Ibrahim; Yilmaz, Yucel. Series: Geophysical Monograph Series. Num Pages: 306 pages. BIC Classification: 1QRM; RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118944981
- ISBN
- 9781118944981
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 214.86
€ 214.86
Hardcover. Series: Geophysical Monograph Series. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781119156888
- ISBN
- 9781119156888
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.24
€ 185.24
Hardcover. Emphasizes actual structural design, not analysis, of multistory buildings for seismic resistance. Strong emphasis is placed on specific detailing requirements for construction. Num Pages: 768 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RBC; TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1232.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 768
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471549154
- ISBN
- 9780471549154
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 261.03
€ 261.03
Hardback. Editor(s): Ruddiman, William F. Num Pages: 535 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBC; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1356.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 535
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306456428
- ISBN
- 9780306456428
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.54
€ 186.54
Hardback. Presents research into the effect that environmental conditions have on volcanic eruptions and the subsequent emplacement of volcanic products. This book features chapters that investigate specific environments and the expression of volcanic materials found within those settings. It is intended for upper level undergraduates and new graduates. Editor(s): Zimbleman, James R.; Gregg, Tracey K. P. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1670.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306462337
- ISBN
- 9780306462337
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.62
€ 126.62
Integration of Earth Science Research on the Turkish and Greek 1999 Ea...
. Ed(S): Gorur, Naci; Papadopoulos, Gerassimo...
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Seminar on Integration of Earth Science Research on the Turkish and Greek 1999 Earthquakes and Needs for Future Cooperative Research, held in Istanbul, Turkey from 14-17 May 2000 Editor(s): Gorur, Naci; Papadopoulos, Gerassimos A. (Institute of Geodynamics, National Observatory of Athens, Greece); Okay, Nilgun. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 207
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006531
- ISBN
- 9781402006531
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.12
€ 123.12
Hardback. Points out the need of a multidisciplinary approach in the field of risk assessment and management. This title provides an overview of the problems, approaches and common practices directly related to earthquake risk mitigation and, in particular, to the preparation of earthquake emergency plans. Editor(s): Oliveira, Carlos Sousa; Roca, Antoni; Goula, Xavier. Series: Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering. Num Pages: 570 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 570
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035241
- ISBN
- 9781402035241
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 236.12
€ 236.12
Hardback. Based on research in the field of earthquake seismology in various parts of South Asia, this book deals with plate tectonics and seismic waves in general and earthquake monitoring by permanent and temporary networks for active fault mapping, aftershock, swarm and induced seismicity investigations in interplate collision and subduction zones. Num Pages: 503 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FK; RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 943.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 503
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402081798
- ISBN
- 9781402081798
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.33
€ 235.33