Haraldur Sigurdsson
Publisher
Academic Press
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
Addresses all aspects of volcanism, ranging from the generation of magma, its transport and migration, eruption, and formation of volcanic deposits. Also addresses volcanic hazards, their mitigation, the monitoring of volcanic activity, economic aspects, and analyzes several specific cultural aspects of volcanic activity, including the impact of volcanic activity on archaeology, literature, art, and film.