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Author: William RICHARDSON (D.D., of Moy.)Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 78
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Inquiry into the origin of the opinion, that basalt is a volcanic production, with the motives that induced its author [N. Desmarest] to publish it, ... and also the arguments and facts, from the Giant's Causeway and its vicinity, by which this opinion is proved to be ... unfounded
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Author: William RICHARDSON (D.D., of Moy.)Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 78
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The World Before the Deluge
Author: Louis FiguierPublisher:
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Category : Geology, Stratigraphic
Languages : en
Pages : 542
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Fire Mountains of the Islands
Author: R. Wally JohnsonPublisher: ANU E Press
ISBN: 1922144231
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Volcanic eruptions have killed thousands of people and damaged homes, villages, infrastructure, subsistence gardens, and hunting and fishing grounds in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. The central business district of a town was destroyed by a volcanic eruption in the case of Rabaul in 1994. Volcanic disasters litter not only the recent written history of both countries—particularly Papua New Guinea—but are recorded in traditional stories as well. Furthermore, evidence for disastrous volcanic eruptions many times greater than any witnessed in historical times is to be found in the geological record. Volcanic risk is greater today than at any time previously because of larger, mainly sedentary populations on or near volcanoes in both countries. An attempt is made in this book to review what is known about past volcanic eruptions and disasters with a view to determining how best volcanic risk can be reduced today in this tectonically complex and volcanically threatening region.
Inquiry Into the Origin of the Opinion that Basalt is a Volcanic Production
Author: William RichardsonA Manual of Elementary Geology
Author: Sir Charles LyellPublisher:
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 686
Book Description
The Origin of Igneous Rocks
Author: Joseph Paxson IddingsPublisher:
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Category : Igneous rocks
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
A manuscript copy, with corrections and editor's notations in red, of the article published in the Philosophical Society of Washington Bulletin, volume 12, 1892.
The History of Geoconservation
Author: Cynthia V. BurekPublisher: Geological Society of London
ISBN: 9781862392540
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
This book is the first to describe the history of geoconservation. It draws on experience from the UK, Europe and further afield, to explore topics including: what is geoconservation; where, when and how did it start; who was responsible; and how has it differed across the world? Geological and geomorphological features, processes, sites and specimens, provide a resource of immense scientific and educational importance. They also form the foundation for the varied and spectacular landscapes that help define national and local identity as well as many of the great tourism destinations. Mankind's activities, including contributing to enhanced climate change, pose many threats to this resource: the importance of safeguarding and managing it for future generations is now widely accepted as part of sustainable development. Geoconservation is an established and growing activity across the world, with more participants and a greater profile than ever before. This volume highlights a history of challenges, set-backs, successes and visionary individuals and provides a sound basis for taking geoconservation into the future.
A Brief History of Geology
Author: Kieran D. O'HaraPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107176182
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
Approximately 200 years of the history of the development of the study of geology.
Volcanic Tourist Destinations
Author: Patricia Erfurt-CooperPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 364216191X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
This comprehensive book addresses the pressing need for up-to-date literature on volcanic destinations (active and dormant) and their role in tourism worldwide in chapters and case studies. The book presents a balanced view about the volcano-based tourism sector worldwide and discusses important issues such as the different volcanic hazards, potential for disasters and accidents and safety recommendations for visitors. Individual chapters and case studies are contributed by a number of internationally based co-authors, with expertise in geology, risk management, environmental science and other relevant disciplines associated with volcanoes. Also covered are risk aspects of volcano tourism such as risk perception, risk management and public safety in volcanic environments. Discussions of the demand for volcano tourism, including geotourism and adventure tourism as well as some historical facts related to volcanoes, with case studies of interesting socio-cultural settings are included.
The Age of the Earth
Author: Geological Society of LondonPublisher: Geological Society of America
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 306
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