Canary Islands
Published on 1. January 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-903544-07-5 (ISBN)
Description
Rising from the floor of the Atlantic the seven Canary Islands are related to a mantle plume or hotspot. The islands' geology is characterized by a wide range of volcanic and intrusive rocks, exposed in spectacular scenery and easily reached by road and on foot. These rocks include all the stage characteristics of oceanic island volcanoes. This clearly written and fully illustrated introductory guide is an essential accompaniment for earth scientists visiting the islands.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
b&w illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
490 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-903544-07-5 (9781903544075)
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Persons
Juan Carlos Carracedo is Director of the Estacion Volcanologica de Canarias of the Spanish National Research Council. Simon Day works at the Benfield Greig Hazard Research Centre, Univesity College London.
Content
Preface. Acknowledgements. Heological background. Environment and logistics. Fuerteventura. Lanzarote. Gran Canaria. Tenerife. La Gomera. La Palma. El Hierro. Glossary. Further reading. Index.