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Volcanoes : crucibles of change
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ISBN: 0691238219 Year: 1997 Publisher: Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press,

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Whenever a volcano threatens to erupt, scientists and adventurers from around the world flock to the site in response to the irresistible allure of one of nature's most dangerous and unpredictable phenomena. In a unique book probing the science and mystery of these fiery features, the authors chronicle not only their geologic behavior but also their profound effect on human life. From Mount Vesuvius to Mount St. Helens, the book covers the surprisingly large variety of volcanoes, the subtle to conspicuous signs preceding their eruptions, and their far-reaching atmospheric consequences. Here scientific facts take on a very human dimension, as the authors draw upon actual encounters with volcanoes, often through firsthand accounts of those who have witnessed eruptions and miraculously survived the aftermath. The book begins with a description of the lethal May 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens--complete with an explanation of how safety officials and scientists tried to predict events, and how unsuspecting campers and loggers miles away struggled against terrifying blasts of ash, stone, and heat. The story moves quickly to the ways volcanoes have enhanced our lives, creating mineral-rich land, clean thermal energy, and haunting landscapes that in turn benefit agriculture, recreation, mining, and commerce. Religion and psychology embroider the account, as the authors explore the impact of volcanoes on the human psyche through tales of the capricious volcano gods and attempts to appease them, ranging from simple homage to horrific ritual sacrifice. Volcanoes concludes by assisting readers in experiencing these geological phenomena for themselves. An unprecedented "tourist guide to volcanoes" outlines over forty sites throughout the world. Not only will travelers find information on where to go and how to get there, they will also learn what precautions to take at each volcano. Tourists, amateur naturalists, and armchair travelers alike will find their scientific curiosity whetted by this informative and entertaining book.

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Volcanoes --- History. --- 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora. --- 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. --- Alaska Volcano Observatory. --- Armero tragedy. --- Bentonite. --- Bezymianny. --- Bishop Tuff. --- Caldera. --- Cinder cone. --- Crater lake. --- Debris flow. --- Decade Volcanoes. --- Effects of nuclear explosions. --- Eruption column. --- Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79. --- Explosive eruption. --- Fumarole. --- Geologic hazards. --- Geologist. --- Global cooling. --- Harmonic tremor. --- Harry Glicken. --- Hawaiian eruption. --- Herculaneum. --- High pressure. --- Hot spring. --- Ignimbrite. --- International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior. --- International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction. --- Kilauea. --- Laacher See. --- Lahar. --- Lake Nyos. --- Lapilli. --- Lassen Peak. --- Lassen Volcanic National Park. --- Lava Butte. --- Lava dome. --- Lava tube. --- Lava. --- Long Valley Caldera. --- Maar. --- Mono Lake. --- Monte Nuovo. --- Mount Hood. --- Mount Pinatubo. --- Mount Rainier National Park. --- Mount Ruapehu. --- Mount St. Helens. --- Mount Tambora. --- Mount Tarawera. --- Mud bath. --- Natural disaster. --- Nevado del Ruiz. --- Novarupta. --- Obsidian. --- Ozone depletion. --- Parícutin. --- Phreatic eruption. --- Plate tectonics. --- Plinian eruption. --- Pumice. --- Pyroclastic flow. --- Pyroclastic surge. --- Rabaul caldera. --- Rhyolite. --- Rift zone. --- Ring of Fire. --- Sakurajima. --- Seismology. --- Seismometer. --- Shield volcano. --- Spyridon Marinatos. --- Steam explosion. --- Stratovolcano. --- Strombolian eruption. --- Sulfur dioxide. --- Surtsey. --- Taupo Volcanic Zone. --- The Geysers. --- Thera. --- Tsunami. --- Tuff. --- Types of volcanic eruptions. --- Ubehebe Crater. --- Valles Caldera. --- Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes. --- Vesuvius Observatory. --- Volcanic ash and aviation safety. --- Volcanic ash. --- Volcanic field. --- Volcanic gas. --- Volcanic rock. --- Volcanism. --- Volcano. --- Volcanologist. --- Volcanology. --- Vulsini. --- Wizard Island. --- Year Without a Summer.


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Earthquake and volcano deformation
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ISBN: 9780691133027 0691133026 1282608215 9786612608216 140083385X 9781400833856 9781282608214 Year: 2010 Publisher: Princeton, N.J. Princeton University Press

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Earthquake and Volcano Deformation is the first textbook to present the mechanical models of earthquake and volcanic processes, emphasizing earth-surface deformations that can be compared with observations from Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, Interferometric Radar (InSAR), and borehole strain- and tiltmeters. Paul Segall provides the physical and mathematical fundamentals for the models used to interpret deformation measurements near active faults and volcanic centers.Segall highlights analytical methods of continuum mechanics applied to problems of active crustal deformation. Topics include elastic dislocation theory in homogeneous and layered half-spaces, crack models of faults and planar intrusions, elastic fields due to pressurized spherical and ellipsoidal magma chambers, time-dependent deformation resulting from faulting in an elastic layer overlying a viscoelastic half-space and related earthquake cycle models, poroelastic effects due to faulting and magma chamber inflation in a fluid-saturated crust, and the effects of gravity on deformation. He also explains changes in the gravitational field due to faulting and magmatic intrusion, effects of irregular surface topography and earth curvature, and modern concepts in rate- and state-dependent fault friction. This textbook presents sample calculations and compares model predictions against field data from seismic and volcanic settings from around the world.Earthquake and Volcano Deformation requires working knowledge of stress and strain, and advanced calculus. It is appropriate for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in geophysics, geology, and engineering. Professors: A supplementary Instructor's Manual is available for this book. It is restricted to teachers using the text in courses. For information on how to obtain a copy, refer to: http://press.princeton.edu/class_use/solutions.html

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Rock deformation --- Strains and stresses --- Volcanism. --- Earthquakes. --- Deformations (Mechanics) --- Mathematical models. --- Volcanism --- Earthquakes --- Volcanisme --- Tremblements de terre --- Déformations (Mécanique) --- Mathematical models --- Deformations (Mechanics). --- Rock deformation - Mathematical models. --- Rock deformation -- Mathematical models. --- Strains and stresses - Mathematical models. --- Strains and stresses -- Mathematical models. --- Volcanicity --- Vulcanism --- Stresses and strains --- Elastic solids --- Mechanics --- Rheology --- Structural failures --- Quakes (Earthquakes) --- Earth movements --- Natural disasters --- Seismology --- Geodynamics --- Volcanology --- Architectural engineering --- Engineering, Architectural --- Architecture --- Flexure --- Statics --- Structural analysis (Engineering) --- Elasticity --- Engineering design --- Graphic statics --- Strength of materials --- Stress waves --- Structural design --- Deformation, Rock --- Geology, Structural --- Rock deformation - Mathematical models --- Strains and stresses - Mathematical models --- 1906 San Francisco earthquake. --- 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. --- 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. --- 1992 Landers earthquake. --- 1999 Hector Mine earthquake. --- Active fault. --- Atmospheric refraction. --- Cauchy stress tensor. --- Compressive stress. --- Continental collision. --- Continuum mechanics. --- Crust (geology). --- Deformation (engineering). --- Deformation (mechanics). --- Deformation monitoring. --- Dike (geology). --- Dislocation. --- Displacement field (mechanics). --- Earthquake prediction. --- Earthquake rupture. --- Earthquake swarm. --- Elasticity (physics). --- Explosive eruption. --- Fault (geology). --- Fault friction. --- Figure of the Earth. --- Fracture mechanics. --- Fracture toughness. --- Fracture zone. --- Fracture. --- Friction. --- Geodetic datum. --- Geologic time scale. --- Geothermal gradient. --- Gravitational acceleration. --- Gravitational potential. --- Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment. --- Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. --- Infinitesimal strain theory. --- Intraplate earthquake. --- Lava dome. --- Lava lake. --- Lava. --- Long Valley Caldera. --- Magma chamber. --- Magnetic anomaly. --- Melting point. --- Mount St. Helens. --- Nucleation. --- Orogeny. --- Oscillation. --- Parkfield earthquake. --- Plane stress. --- Plate tectonics. --- Porosity. --- Pressure gradient. --- Radiation stress. --- Resurgent dome. --- Rift zone. --- Rock (geology). --- Rock mechanics. --- San Andreas Fault. --- Seafloor spreading. --- Seismic gap. --- Seismic hazard. --- Seismic moment. --- Seismic risk. --- Seismic tomography. --- Seismic wave. --- Seismology. --- Shear modulus. --- Shear stress. --- Shear zone. --- Shearing (physics). --- Shield volcano. --- Strain energy. --- Strain rate. --- Stratovolcano. --- Stress concentration. --- Stress functions. --- Stress intensity factor. --- Subduction. --- Subsidence. --- Surface energy. --- Surface gravity. --- Surface stress. --- Tectonophysics. --- Tension (physics). --- Thermal expansion. --- Thrust fault. --- Traction (engineering). --- Transform fault. --- Types of volcanic eruptions. --- Vibration. --- Viscoelasticity. --- Volcanic hazards. --- Volcanic pipe. --- Volcano. --- Wavenumber. --- Yield (engineering).

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