List of contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Understanding the physical behaviour of volcanoes Steven N. Carey; 2. Volcano hazards Robert I.Tilling; 3. Anticipating volcanic eruptions Joan Martí and Arnau Folch; 4. Volcanoes and the geological cycle Ray A. F. Cas; 5. Effects of volcanic eruptions on the atmosphere and climate Stephen Self; 6. Volcanoes, hydrothermal venting and the origin of life Karl O. Stetter; 7. Volcanism and mass extinctions Paul B. Wignall; 8. Effects of modern volcanic eruptions on vegetation Virginia H. Dale, Johanna Delgado-Acevedo and James MacMahon; 9. Animals and volcanoes: survival and revival John S. Edwards; 10. Human impacts of volcanoes Peter J. Baxter; 11. Volcanoes, geothermal energy and the environment Wendell A. Duffield; 12. Volcanic-hosted ore deposits Harold L. Gibson; 13. Industrial uses of volcanic materials Grant Heiken; 14. Volcanoes, society and culture David K. Chester; 15. Volcanoes and the economy Charlotte Benson; Index.
This is a cross-discipline guide to how volcanism has affected our planet's environment.
'Spanning a variety of topics from geology to climatology and
ecology, this very readable book will appeal to a wide range of
readers interested in earth science, geography, ecology, social
science and environmental issues.' Open University Geological
Society Journal
'… this book … provides the reader with excellent summaries on
themes as disparate as volcano hazards, geothermal energy and ore
deposits.' Geography
'The content of this book is of a high quality… concise and easy to
follow with relevant figures and tables … The text is accessible to
researchers of several different disciplines and would form a
useful text book for students in environmental sciene departments.
Volcanoes and the Environment achieves its goals.' Journal of
Environmental Conservation
'… a very worthwhile addition to the volcanologist's bookshelf …
sure … to inform even the most seasoned volcanologists. … The book
also makes for an excellent reader for students - from
undergraduate level up - thanks to its diverse coverage and review
style.' Geological Magazine
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