Volcanism

by Hans-Ulrich Schmincke

Book Overview

Volcanic eruptions are the clear and dramatic expression of dynamic processes in planet Earth. The author, one of the most profound specialists in the field of volcanology, explains in a concise and easy to understand manner the basics and most recent findings in the field. Based on over 300 color figures and the model of plate tectonics, the book offers insight into the generation of magmas and the occurrence and origin of volcanoes. The analysis...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3540436502
• ISBN13: 9783540436508
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 3.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.3" x 10.9"