Volcanologists: Examining Active VolcanoesEnslow Publishing, LLC, 15.07.2015 - 128 Seiten If a trip to an active volcano is your idea of a dream adventure, then perhaps a career in volcanology is for you! Through case studies, photographs, interviews, and facts, you'll discover what it means to be a volcanologist, why we need them, and how you can become one too. |
Inhalt
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Journey to the Center of the Earth | 12 |
The Fury of Vesuvius | 19 |
Hawaiian Hot Spots | 33 |
Space Volcanoes | 45 |
Into the Mouth of the Volcano | 58 |
Deep Sea Volcanoes | 72 |
Supervolcano | 85 |
Careers in Volcanology | 110 |
Appendix | 116 |
Chapter Notes | 117 |
Glossary | 122 |
Further Reading | 124 |
| 125 | |
Back Cover | 129 |
Saving Lives When Disaster Strikes | 97 |
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