Volcanoes of the Cascades: Their Rise And Their Risks (Falcon Guide) - Tapa blanda

Hill, Richard

 
9780762730728: Volcanoes of the Cascades: Their Rise And Their Risks (Falcon Guide)
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ISBN 10: 0762730722 ISBN 13: 9780762730728
Editorial: FALCON GUIDES, 2004

Sinopsis

An introduction to the Cascade Mountains by an award-winning science writer, discussing how the volcanoes were formed and what hazards the peaks might pose.

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Acerca del autor

Richard L. Hill has been the science writer for The Oregonian for more than 15 years. His articles have won numerous awards, from the American Geophysical Union's Award for Excellence in Science Writing to the C.B. Blethen Memorial Award for Distinguished Reporting. He is also a member of the board of directors of the 2,500-member National Association of Science Writers.

De la contraportada

Towering, majestic, beautiful--the Cascade Range is the centerpiece of the Northwest's renowned beauty. These rugged, snowcapped summits provide an inspiring backdrop to the landscape from Washington to northern California. Yet underneath this elegant facade are powerful, unpredictable forces. Thirteen of the range's peaks have the potential to explode with catastrophic results, seven peaks have erupted in the last 250 years, and, on average, two eruptions occur each century. Which mountain is next? Through stunning photographs, exciting illustrations, and simple informative text, award-winning science writer Richard L. Hill explores this question and more. He describes pyroclastic flows, plate tectonics, and each peak's distinctive characteristics, examining how the volcanoes are linked and what hazards they might still pose.

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Editorial
FALCON GUIDES
Año de publicación
2004
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0762730722
ISBN 13 
9780762730728
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
98
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