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The Glorious Geology of Iceland´s Golden Circle
Agust Gudmundsson
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Description for The Glorious Geology of Iceland´s Golden Circle
Paperback. Series: Geoguide. Num Pages: 164 pages, 216 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. .
This is the first book describing the glorious geology of Iceland's Golden Circle and four additional excursions:(1) the beautiful valleys and mountains of the fjord of Hvalfjoerdur, (2) the unique landscape and geothermal fields of the Hengill Volcano, (3) the explosion craters, volcanic fissures, and lava fields of the Reykjanes Peninsula, and (4) the volcanoes (Hekla, Eyjafjallajoekull, Katla), waterfalls, sandur plains, and rock columns of South Iceland. The Golden Circle offers a unique opportunity to observe and understand many of our planet's forces in action. These forces move the Earth's tectonic plates, rupture the crust, and generate earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, ... Read more
This is the first book describing the glorious geology of Iceland's Golden Circle and four additional excursions:(1) the beautiful valleys and mountains of the fjord of Hvalfjoerdur, (2) the unique landscape and geothermal fields of the Hengill Volcano, (3) the explosion craters, volcanic fissures, and lava fields of the Reykjanes Peninsula, and (4) the volcanoes (Hekla, Eyjafjallajoekull, Katla), waterfalls, sandur plains, and rock columns of South Iceland. The Golden Circle offers a unique opportunity to observe and understand many of our planet's forces in action. These forces move the Earth's tectonic plates, rupture the crust, and generate earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Series
Geoguide
Condition
New
Number of Pages
334
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319551517
SKU
V9783319551517
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Ref
99-15
About Agust Gudmundsson
Agust Gudmundsson was a volcanologist at the Nordic Volcanological Institute, University of Iceland, for many years, before being appointed to the Chair of Hydrogeology of Solid Rocks at the University of Bergen (Norway) and subsequently the Chair of Structural Geology and Geodynamics at the University of Goettingen (Germany). A leading volcanologist and structural geologist, as well as being editor of ... Read more
Reviews for The Glorious Geology of Iceland´s Golden Circle
This travel guide in Springer's `GeoGuide' series is an excellent companion for exploring Iceland's iconic geological features, all accessible within a day's drive of the capital, Reykjavik. Its compact size, water and dirt resistant cover, and sturdy binding are all designed for rigorous outdoor use. ... The book is profusely illustrated with maps, diagrams, and an abundance of color photographs ... Read more