Fundamentals of Physical Volcanology
eBook - PDF

Fundamentals of Physical Volcanology

  1. 268 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Fundamentals of Physical Volcanology

About this book

The world's leading student text on physical volcanology offers an unmatched introduction to the field

In the revised second edition of Fundamentals of Physical Volcanology, the authors provide a comprehensive introduction to the processes that control when and how volcanoes erupt. Understanding these processes involves bringing together ideas from a number of disciplines, including branches of geology, such as petrology and geochemistry, and aspects of physics, such as 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 and graduate students starting research programs in volcanology, 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.

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Yes, you can access Fundamentals of Physical Volcanology by Elisabeth Parfitt,Lionel Wilson,Laura Kerber in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Ciencias físicas & Geología y ciencias de la Tierra. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. Glossary
  9. Chapter 1 Volcanic Systems
  10. Chapter 2 Magma Generation and Segregation
  11. Chapter 3 Magma Migration
  12. Chapter 4 Magma Storage
  13. Chapter 5 The Role of Volatiles
  14. Chapter 6 Steady Explosive Eruptions
  15. Chapter 7 Transient Volcanic Eruptions
  16. Chapter 8 Pyroclastic Falls and Pyroclastic Density Currents
  17. Chapter 9 Lava Flows
  18. Chapter 10 Eruption Styles, Scales, and Frequencies
  19. Chapter 11 Volcanic Hazards and Volcano Monitoring
  20. Chapter 12 Volcanoes and Climate
  21. Chapter 13 Volcanism on Other Planets
  22. Answers to Questions
  23. Index
  24. EULA