Volcanoes by Robert I. Tilling
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| Author | Tilling, Robert I., 1935- |
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| Title | Volcanoes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 50.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Volcanoes" by Robert I. Tilling is a scientific publication produced in the late 20th century. This book covers the nature, mechanisms, and hazards associated with volcanoes across the globe, illustrating their dual role as creators and destroyers within Earth's geological landscape. It serves as an informative resource about volcanic activity and its implications for both the environment and human life. The content delves into various aspects of volcanology, starting from the geological formation and characteristics of different types of volcanoes—such as cinder cones, composite volcanoes, shield volcanoes, and lava domes—to the types of eruptions and their behaviors. Tilling emphasizes the importance of studying volcanoes for monitoring their activity and predicting eruptions, as illustrated by historical events like the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980. The book also discusses the relationship between volcanoes and human settlements, highlighting the need for communities living near volcanoes to understand and prepare for volcanic hazards. Through a detailed examination of volcanic processes, Tilling presents an integrated view of how volcanoes shape not only the Earth’s surface but also human civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QE: Science: Geology |
| Subject | Volcanoes |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46894 |
| Release Date | Sep 18, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 113 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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