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Fire Mountains of the West : The Cascade and Mono Lake Volcanoes by Stephen L. Harris (2005, Perfect)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherMountain Press Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-10087842511X
ISBN-139780878425112
eBay Product ID (ePID)14038782342
Product Key Features
Edition3
Book TitleFire Mountains of the West : the Cascade and Mono Lake Volcanoes
Number of Pages454 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicNatural Disasters, Ecosystems & Habitats / Mountains, Earthquakes & Volcanoes
Publication Year2005
FeaturesRevised
IllustratorYes
GenreNature
AuthorStephen L. Harris
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight27.3 Oz
Item Length8.9 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2005-015629
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal551.2/1/09795
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisFor general readers or seasoned geologists, "Fire Mountains of the West" begins with an introduction to volcanoes, the processes that create them, and the glaciers that sculpt them. Includes photos, bibliography, glossary, and index. High school & older., For general readers or seasoned geologists, _Fire Mountains of the West_ begins with an introduction to volcanoes, the processes that create them, and the glaciers that sculpt them. The heart of the book is a fascinating biography of each of the major volcanoes of the Cascades and Mono Lake area. Dramatic photographs and illuminating maps and diagrams illustrate the visible features and hidden activity of volcanoes. From the subterranean lava tube caves of the Medicine Lake volcano to the fire-and-ice formation of Mount Garibaldi, from the cataclysmic collapse of Crater Lake to the incinerating blast of modern Mount St. Helens, and from deadly volcanic gas presently killing trees at Mammoth Mountain to massive mudflows waiting to burst from Mount Rainier, this book brings to life in dynamic language the geologic story of our western mountainscapes. Includes 27 color photographs, 79 black-and-white photographs, bibliography, glossary, and index., For general readers or seasoned geologists, Fire Mountains of the West begins with an introduction to volcanoes, the processes that create them, and the glaciers that sculpt them. The heart of the book is a fascinating biography of each of the major volcanoes of the Cascades and Mono Lake area. Dramatic photos and illuminating maps and diagrams illustrate the visible features and hidden activity of these volcanoes. From the subterranean lava tube caves of the Medicine Lake volcano to the fire-and-ice formation of Mount Garibaldi, from the cataclysmic collapse of Crater Lake to the incinerating blast of modern Mount St. Helens, and from deadly volcanic gas presently killing trees at Mammoth Mountain to massive mudflows waiting to burst from Mount Rainier, this book brings to life in dynamic, crystal-clear language the geologic story of our western mountainscape., Fire Mountains of the West is a completely revised, thoroughly researched account of the volatile history and deadly potential of volcanic activity from California to southwestern British Columbia. The heart of the book is a fascinating biography of each of the major volcanoes of the West. From the subterranean lava tube caves of the Medicine Lake volcano to the fire-and-ice formation of Mount Garibaldi, from the cataclysmic collapse of Crater Lake to the incinerating blast of modern Mount St. Helens, and from deadly volcanic gas currently killing trees at Mammoth Mountain to massive mudflows waiting to burst from Mount Ranier, the book brings to life in dynamic, crystal-clear language the geologic story of our western mountainscape.
LC Classification NumberQE524.H18 2005
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well.. written and very interesting for locale for being our state, little knownVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
