Volcanism

Hans-Ulrich Schmincke

324 pages, parution le 10/12/2003

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Résumé

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 and description of volcanic structures is followed by process oriented chapters discussing the role of magmatic gases as well as explosive mechanisms and sedimentation of volcanic material. The final chapters deal with the forecast of eruptions and their influence on climate. Students and scientists of a broad range of fields will use this book as an interesting and attractive source of information. Laypeople will find it a highly accessible and graphically beautiful way to acquire a state-of-the-art foundation in this fascinating field.

Written for:
Students and scientists in mineralogy and geology

Introduction
Plate Tectonics
Magma
Rheology, Magmatic Gases, Bubbles and Triggering of Eruptions
Mid-Ocean Ridges
Seamounts and Volcanic Islands
Continental Intraplate Volcanoes
Subduction Zone Volcanoes
Volcanic Edifices and Volcanic Deposits
Strombolian, Hawaiian and Plinian Eruptions and the Mount St. Helens Eruption 1980
Pyroclastic Flows, Block and Ash Flows, Surges and the Laacher See Eruption
Fire and Water
Volcanic Hazards, Volcanic Catastrophes, and Disaster Mitigation
Volcanoes and Climate
Man and Volcanoes: The Benefits

Physical Units and Abbreviations
Glossary
References
Subject Index
Index of Geographical Names
Index of Names

Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Springer
Auteur(s)	Hans-Ulrich Schmincke
Parution	10/12/2003
Nb. de pages	324
Format	21 x 27,5
Couverture	Relié
Poids	1500g
Intérieur	Quadri
EAN13	9783540436508