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Fundamentals of Physical Volcanology (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781119266419)
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xThe world's leading student text on physical volcanology offers an unmatched introduction to the field
In the newly revised second edition of Fundamentals of Physical Volcanology, the authors provide a comprehensive introduction to the processes that control when and how volcanoes erupt. The book addresses all aspects of modern volcanology, from petrology and geochemistry to rock physics, fluid dynamics and thermodynamics.
With the help of new and improved illustrations, this new edition explains eruption types and mechanisms, subsurface processes, volcanic eruption products, and how volcanoes affect their surrounding environment.
Readers will also find:
- Quantitative treatment of physical volcanological processes
- A review of the historical development of volcanology
- Examples of current research trends and topics in volcanology
Perfect for undergraduate earth sciences students around the globe, Fundamentals of Physical Volcanology will also earn a place in the libraries of researchers in related fields seeking an accessible introduction to the principles of physical volcanology.
Author: Elizabeth Parfitt, Lionel Wilson, Laura Kerber
ISBN-10: 1119266416
ISBN-13: 9781119266419
Publisher: Wiley
Language: English
Published: 12/09/2024
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
By Elizabeth Parfitt
xElizabeth Parfitt was an Honorary Research Fellow at Lancaster University in the United Kingdom and was a Faculty Member at the University of Leeds, as well as the State University of New York in Buffalo, United States.
Lionel Wilson is Head of the Planetary Science Research Group in the Environmental Science Department at Lancaster University, UK. He is also a Visiting Professor at the University of Hawaii and Brown University in the United States.
Laura Kerber is a Research Scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology. She earned her doctorate in geology from Brown University.
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