Clive Oppenheimer Peter The Late Francis Volcanoes (Paperback)
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Further Details Title: Volcanoes Condition: New EAN: 9780199254699 ISBN: 9780199254699 Publisher: Oxford University Press Format: Paperback Release Date: 12/04/2003 Item Height: 243mm Item Length: 188mm Item Width: 29mm Item Weight: 1167g Author: Clive Oppenheimer, Peter The Late Francis Language: English ISBN-10: 0199254699 Description: The impact of volcanic eruptions on the Earth's environment has been the source of many a debate and the cause of extensive research activities by leading academics worldwide. The new edition of Peter Francis's Volcanoes preserves the particular strengths of the orignal in its accessibility, immense clarity, engaging humour and excellent illustrations.The book updates the original by reflecting on new research findings and new eruptions (such as that on Montserrat) as well as including a new chapter on volcanic hazards, which looks at the complex and scientific and sociological issues surrounding risk mitigation. In updating the planetary perspective of the book new co-author Clive Oppenheimer provides us with an insight into studies of Mars and Jupiter.The book is designed primarily for undergraduate students across a range of disciplines including geology, Earth sciences, geography, environmental sciences and planetary sciences, yet, is an equally valuable source for volcanologists, senior scientists in other disciplines and scientifically-trained volcano enthusiasts.Online Resource CentreAll the figures from the book will be available to download free from the companion web site. Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Genre: Science Nature & Math Release Year: 2003 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
