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Fire Mountains of the West 3RD Edition

by Stephen L Harris

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Book News Annotation:

Illustrated with drawings, diagrams, maps, and both color and black & white photographs, this volume serves as a biography of the major volcanos of western North America. The book is intended for the general reader and begins with an overview of plate tectonics, products of eruptions and the landforms they build, magma composition, climate, and glaciers. The following chapters are organized by region, and examine individual volcanos, providing information on the mountain's history, recent activity, notable characteristics, as well as directions to the site and visitor information.
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Book News Annotation:

Illustrated with drawings, diagrams, maps, and both color and black & white photographs, this volume serves as a biography of the major volcanos of western North America. The book is intended for the general reader and begins with an overview of plate tectonics, products of eruptions and the landforms they build, magma composition, climate, and glaciers. The following chapters are organized by region, and examine individual volcanos, providing information on the mountain's history, recent activity, notable characteristics, as well as directions to the site and visitor information. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

For general readers or seasoned geologists, _Fire Mountains of the West_ begins with an introduction to volcanoes, the processes that create them, and the glaciers that sculpt them. The heart of the book is a fascinating biography of each of the major volcanoes of the Cascades and Mono Lake area. Dramatic photographs and illuminating maps and diagrams illustrate the visible features and hidden activity of volcanoes. From the subterranean lava tube caves of the Medicine Lake volcano to the fire-and-ice formation of Mount Garibaldi, from the cataclysmic collapse of Crater Lake to the incinerating blast of modern Mount St. Helens, and from deadly volcanic gas presently killing trees at Mammoth Mountain to massive mudflows waiting to burst from Mount Rainier, this book brings to life in dynamic language the geologic story of our western mountainscapes. Includes 27 color photographs, 79 black-and-white photographs, bibliography, glossary, and index.

Synopsis:

For general readers or seasoned geologists, "Fire Mountains of the West" begins with an introduction to volcanoes, the processes that create them, and the glaciers that sculpt them. The heart of the book is a fascinating biography of each of the major volcanoes of the Cascades and Mono Lake area. 106 photos, 27 in full color. Bibliography, glossary, and index.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780878425112

Author:

Harris, Stephen L

Publisher:

Mountain Press Publishing Company

Author:

Harris, Stephen L.

Subject:

Volcanoes

Subject:

Cascade range

Subject:

Earthquakes & Volcanoes

Subject:

Earth Sciences - Seismology & Volcanism

Subject:

Volcanoes -- Cascade Range.

Subject:

Geology-Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Edition Number:

3

Publication Date:

20050831

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Y

Pages:

454

Dimensions:

8.92x6.08x1.13 in. 1.70 lbs.

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Product details 454 pages Mountain Press Publishing Company - 2005-08-00 English 9780878425112 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Ingram, For general readers or seasoned geologists, _Fire Mountains of the West_ begins with an introduction to volcanoes, the processes that create them, and the glaciers that sculpt them. The heart of the book is a fascinating biography of each of the major volcanoes of the Cascades and Mono Lake area. Dramatic photographs and illuminating maps and diagrams illustrate the visible features and hidden activity of volcanoes. From the subterranean lava tube caves of the Medicine Lake volcano to the fire-and-ice formation of Mount Garibaldi, from the cataclysmic collapse of Crater Lake to the incinerating blast of modern Mount St. Helens, and from deadly volcanic gas presently killing trees at Mammoth Mountain to massive mudflows waiting to burst from Mount Rainier, this book brings to life in dynamic language the geologic story of our western mountainscapes. Includes 27 color photographs, 79 black-and-white photographs, bibliography, glossary, and index.

"Synopsis" by Ingram, For general readers or seasoned geologists, "Fire Mountains of the West" begins with an introduction to volcanoes, the processes that create them, and the glaciers that sculpt them. The heart of the book is a fascinating biography of each of the major volcanoes of the Cascades and Mono Lake area. 106 photos, 27 in full color. Bibliography, glossary, and index.