Volcanoes / Robert Decker and Barbara Decker.
| Author/creator | Decker, Robert W. |
| Other author | Decker, Barbara, 1929- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 4th ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : W.H. Freeman, ©2006. |
| Description | xvi, 326 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | 1. Seams of the Earth -- 2. Surtsey, Iceland -- 3. Fire under the sea -- 4. Mount St. Helens -- 5. Mount Pinatubo, Philippines -- 6. Ring of fire -- 7. Kilauea, Hawaii -- 8. Hot spots -- 9. Lava, ash, and bombs -- 10. Lahars and avalanches -- 11. Cones, craters, and calderas -- 12. Yellowstone -- 13. Roots of volcanoes -- 14. Origin of the sea and air -- 15. Volcanic power -- 16. Volcanic treasures -- 17. Volcanoes and climate -- 18. Forecasting volcanic eruptions -- 19. Reducing volcanic risk -- 20. Volcanoes in the Solar System -- Appendix A. The world's 101 most notorious volcanoes -- Appendix B. Volcanoes on the Internet -- Appendix C. Metric-English conversion table -- Glossary. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2005929602 |
| ISBN | 0716789299 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9780716789291 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QE521 .D322 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |