
Recent Advances in Volcanology
Christopher Jenkins(Editor)
Callisto Reference (Publisher)
Published on 25. August 2025
Book
Hardback
243 pages
979-8-89364-040-3 (ISBN)
Description
Volcanology is the scientific study of volcanoes, lava, magma, and related geological, geophysical, and geochemical phenomena. This field comprises the analysis of volcanic activity, the formation and eruption processes, and the distribution of volcanic rocks. Volcanologists aim to understand the mechanisms driving volcanic eruptions and to predict future eruptions to mitigate their impacts on human populations and infrastructure. Techniques used in volcanology include field studies, remote sensing, geophysical measurements, and laboratory experiments. By studying active and dormant volcanoes, as well as ancient volcanic deposits, volcanologists gather crucial data on the Earth's interior and tectonic activity. This research helps in hazard assessment, risk management, and the development of early warning systems, ultimately contributing to the safety and preparedness of communities living in volcanic regions. This book presents the complex subject of volcanology in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. The topics covered herein deal with the core aspects of volcanoes. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this book covers the most significant topics in this field.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
ISBN-13
979-8-89364-040-3 (9798893640403)
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