Volcanoes: A Folding Pocket Guide to Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Hot Springs, Geysers & More

Kavanagh Waterford Press, James

ISBN 10 : 1583558470 ISBN 13 : 9781583558478

Editeur : Waterford Press, 2014

Synopsis

Educational and entertaining, this folding pocket field guide provides a simplified introduction to the different types of volcanoes, volcanic hazards (including flying debris, pyroclastic flows, geysers and mud pots), and the rocks and calderas that are formed as a result of eruptions. Also reviews the history of volcanic events worldwide, their relationship to tsunamis and earthquakes and prominent active volcanic areas worldwide. Will appeal equally to novice volcanologists and students of geology and geography. Laminated for durability, this lightweight guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use. Made in the USA.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh’s path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Waterford Press
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1583558470
• ISBN 13: 9781583558478
• Reliure: Brochure
• Illustrateur: Leung Raymond
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 12
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Simon and Schuster Netherlands BV, GPSR Europäische Union; info@simonandschuster.nl; ; Herculesplein 96; Utrecht; 3584 AA; Pays-Bas