Research Catalog

Title

Volcanoes / Robert Decker and Barbara Decker.

Author

Decker, Robert W. (Robert Wayne), 1927-2005

Publication

New York : W.H. Freeman, c2006.

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Details

Additional Authors

Decker, Barbara, 1929-

Description

xvi, 326 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps; 24 cm.

Summary

"The most affordable, informative text available on the intricate anatomy of volcanoes, this concise paperback is the ideal text for classes in geology, atmospheric science and geography. Beautifully illustrated with both art and incredibly photos from the author's private collection."--Publisher's website.

Subject

• Volcanoes

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

1. Seams of the Earth -- 2. Surtsey, Iceland -- 3. Fire under the sea -- 4. Mount St. Helens -- 5. Mount Pinatubo, Philippines -- 6. Ring of fire -- 7. Kilauea, Hawaii -- 8. Hot spots -- 9. Lava, ash, and bombs -- 10. Lahars and avalanches -- 11. Cones, craters, and calderas -- 12. Yellowstone -- 13. Roots of volcanoes -- 14. Origin of the sea and air -- 15. Volcanic power -- 16. Volcanic treasures -- 17. Volcanoes and climate -- 18. Forecasting volcanic eruptions -- 19. Reducing volcanic risk -- 20. Volcanoes in the Solar System -- Appendix A. The world's 101 most notorious volcanoes -- Appendix B. Volcanoes on the Internet -- Appendix C. Metric-English conversion table -- Glossary.

ISBN

• 0716789299
• 9780716789291

LCCN

^^2005929602

OCLC

63756244

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library