Volcanoes
A Very Short Introduction
$23.60
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
9 December 2020
Summary
Volcanoes are some of the most dramatic expressions of the powerful tectonic forces at work in the Earth beneath our feet. But volcanism, a profoundly important feature of Earth, and indeed of other planets and moons too, encompasses much more than just volcanoes themselves. On a planetary scale, volcanism is an indispensable heat release mechanism, which on Earth allows the conditions for life. It releases gases into the atmosphere and produces enormous volumes of rock, and spectacular lands…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780199582204 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0199582203 |
| Author: | Michael J. Branney, Jan Zalasiewicz |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 9 December 2020 |
| Weight: | 144g |
| Dimensions: | 10mm x 113mm x 175mm |
| Series: | Very Short Introductions |
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Critics Review
The authors have found a balance which enables both novices and experts alike to learn and enjoy reading. I would highly recommend this book to all; from those who simply seek to gain knowledge in the field of volcanology, to those who want to evolve their understanding beyond that of volcanism on Earth. * Ellie Belcher, Lecturer in Geology (UTC Portsmouth), Teaching Earth Science 2022 *
Altogether, a little gem of a book and well worth the modest cost. * Chris Arkwright, Proceedings of the Open University Geological Society *
Michael J. Branney
Mike Branney is a Professor of Volcanology at the University of Leicester and a jazz pianist. His research focuses on explosive super-eruptions, the global transport of volcanic ash, and catastrophic volcanic collapse. He has published numerous key papers on these subjects and has conducted fieldwork in Korea, Mexico, the Philippines, the UK, the Canary Islands, Italy, and the USA.
Jan Zalasiewicz is a Professor at the University of Leicester and previously worked at the British Geological Survey. A field geologist, palaeontologist, and stratigrapher, he teaches geology and Earth history to undergraduate and postgraduate students. His research investigates fossil ecosystems and environments spanning over half a billion years of geological time. He has authored over a hundred scientific papers and written or edited several books, including The Planet in a Pebble: a journey into Earth’s deep history (2012), Rocks: A Very Short Introduction (2016), and Geology: A Very Short Introduction (2018).
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