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LoC No.: 12006923
Title: The Eruption of Vesuvius in 1872
Note: Reading ease score: 46.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Eruption of Vesuvius in 1872" by Professor Luigi Palmieri is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book documents Palmieri's firsthand observations and analyses of the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, detailing the physical phenomena associated with the eruption while also discussing broader themes related to volcanology and seismology. The opening of the text introduces readers to the significance of Palmieri's work, presenting him as a respected expert in the field due to his position as Director of the Vesuvian Observatory and the extensive body of scientific literature he has produced. In this initial portion, the author outlines his narrative as an eyewitness to the eruption, illustrating the events that transpired on the volcano's slopes and conveying the scientific observations he recorded, including seismic activity and electric conditions related to the eruption. Moreover, the section sets the stage for a broader discussion about the implications of volcanic activity and its interconnectedness with other geological phenomena, emphasizing the value of meticulous scientific inquiry into these awe-inspiring natural events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Palmieri, Luigi, 1807-1896
Translator: Mallet, Robert, 1810-1881
EBook No.: 33483
Published: Aug 22, 2010
Downloads: 449
Language: English
Subject: Vesuvius (Italy)
LoCC: Science: Geology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 12006923
Title: The Eruption of Vesuvius in 1872
Note: Reading ease score: 46.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Steven Gibbs, Stephen H. Sentoff and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Eruption of Vesuvius in 1872" by Professor Luigi Palmieri is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book documents Palmieri's firsthand observations and analyses of the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, detailing the physical phenomena associated with the eruption while also discussing broader themes related to volcanology and seismology. The opening of the text introduces readers to the significance of Palmieri's work, presenting him as a respected expert in the field due to his position as Director of the Vesuvian Observatory and the extensive body of scientific literature he has produced. In this initial portion, the author outlines his narrative as an eyewitness to the eruption, illustrating the events that transpired on the volcano's slopes and conveying the scientific observations he recorded, including seismic activity and electric conditions related to the eruption. Moreover, the section sets the stage for a broader discussion about the implications of volcanic activity and its interconnectedness with other geological phenomena, emphasizing the value of meticulous scientific inquiry into these awe-inspiring natural events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Palmieri, Luigi, 1807-1896
Translator: Mallet, Robert, 1810-1881
EBook No.: 33483
Published: Aug 22, 2010
Downloads: 449
Language: English
Subject: Vesuvius (Italy)
LoCC: Science: Geology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.