Out of the Crater : Chronicles of a Volcanologist by Richard V. Fisher (2000,...

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Publisher
Princeton University Press
ISBN-10
0691070172
ISBN-13
9780691070179
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1715670

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
180 Pages
Publication Name
Out of the Crater : Chronicles of a Volcanologist
Language
English
Subject
Earth Sciences / Seismology & Volcanism, Earth Sciences / General, Earthquakes & Volcanoes, Science & Technology
Publication Year
2000
Type
Textbook
Author
Richard V. Fisher
Subject Area
Nature, Science, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Trade Paperback

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0.6 in
Item Weight
9 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in

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Intended Audience
College Audience
Dewey Edition
21
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"Good first-person descriptions of science are always welcome, and doubly so from scientists in fascinating fields. . . . [ Out of the Crater ] reveals much about research in a tough environmental science where extensive fieldwork is the only road to enlightenment."-- Martin Ince, New Scientist, Good first-person descriptions of science are always welcome, and doubly so from scientists in fascinating fields. . . . [ Out of the Crater ] reveals much about research in a tough environmental science where extensive fieldwork is the only road to enlightenment. -- Martin Ince, New Scientist, R. V. Fisher is, without a doubt, one of the premier volcanologists of the latter half of the twentieth century. Fisher writes in a light and lucid prose. . . . The result is an engaging, human and modest account., "R. V. Fisher is, without a doubt, one of the premier volcanologists of the latter half of the twentieth century. Fisher writes in a light and lucid prose. . . . The result is an engaging, human and modest account."-- David Pyle, Geological Magazine, R. V. Fisher is, without a doubt, one of the premier volcanologists of the latter half of the twentieth century. Fisher writes in a light and lucid prose. . . . The result is an engaging, human and modest account. -- David Pyle, Geological Magazine, Good first-person descriptions of science are always welcome, and doubly so from scientists in fascinating fields. . . . [Out of the Crater] reveals much about research in a tough environmental science where extensive fieldwork is the only road to enlightenment. -- Martin Ince, New Scientist, Interesting and entertaining reading. . . . Fisher is a good writer and mixes tales of his travels, science, and personal anecdotes as well. The book is entertaining and an easy read. . . . Perhaps the only regret is that the book is not a bit longer. -- Steve Sparks, Nature, Interesting and entertaining reading. . . . Fisher is a good writer and mixes tales of his travels, science, and personal anecdotes as well. The book is entertaining and an easy read. . . . Perhaps the only regret is that the book is not a bit longer., "Good first-person descriptions of science are always welcome, and doubly so from scientists in fascinating fields. . . . [ Out of the Crater ] reveals much about research in a tough environmental science where extensive fieldwork is the only road to enlightenment." --Martin Ince, New Scientist, "R. V. Fisher is, without a doubt, one of the premier volcanologists of the latter half of the twentieth century. Fisher writes in a light and lucid prose. . . . The result is an engaging, human and modest account." --David Pyle, Geological Magazine, Good first-person descriptions of science are always welcome, and doubly so from scientists in fascinating fields. . . . [Out of the Crater] reveals much about research in a tough environmental science where extensive fieldwork is the only road to enlightenment., Good first-person descriptions of science are always welcome, and doubly so from scientists in fascinating fields. . . . [ Out of the Crater ] reveals much about research in a tough environmental science where extensive fieldwork is the only road to enlightenment., "Interesting and entertaining reading. . . . Fisher is a good writer and mixes tales of his travels, science, and personal anecdotes as well. The book is entertaining and an easy read. . . . Perhaps the only regret is that the book is not a bit longer."-- Steve Sparks, Nature, "Interesting and entertaining reading. . . . Fisher is a good writer and mixes tales of his travels, science, and personal anecdotes as well. The book is entertaining and an easy read. . . . Perhaps the only regret is that the book is not a bit longer." --Steve Sparks, Nature
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Yes
Dewey Decimal
[B]
Table Of Content
Contents ix Acknowledgments 3 Prologue 8 Chapter 1. Los Alamos, New Mexico Chapter 2. Bikini and the Atom Bomb 13 Chapter 3. The Beginnings of a Career 22 Chapter 4. Central Oregon: Tuff, Fossils, and Lava 28 Chapter 5. Puu Hou, Hawaii: Solitary Isolation 35 Chapter 6. Volcanoes and Water 46 Chapter 7. Mount Pele, Martinique 62 Chapter 8. Soufriere, St. Vincent 69 Chapter 9. Volcanoes in Europe 80 Chapter 10. Mount St. Helens 89 Chapter 11. Mount Vesuvius 104 Chapter 12. El Chichon, Southern Mexico 115 Chapter 13. Calderas 126 Chapter 14. Communist China 137 Chapter 15. Italy and Ignimbrite 156 Epilogue 170 Glossary 173 Index 177
Synopsis
Volcanologists venture to treacherous volcanoes the world over in the pursuit of their science. They work around craters of boiling magma and amidst smoke, flames, scorched rocks, and clouds of noxious gases--balancing personal risk against advancing knowledge about one of nature's most dangerous and unpredictable forces. Richard Fisher, a world-renowned volcanologist, has had more than forty years of experience in the field. In this book, he blends autobiography with clear, accessible science to introduce readers to the basics of volcanology and to the wonders of volcanoes that he has studied and learned to both fear and admire. In the course of the book, we follow Fisher as he descends into the steaming crater of the Soufri re Volcano on the island of St. Vincent, as he conducts research on lava flows on the desolate south shore of the Island of Hawaii, and as he struggles to understand the explosion at Mount St. Helens. We learn about his pioneering work on pyroclastic flows and surges--the hurricanes of gases, molten lava, and volcanic debris that cause most of the death and destruction when volcanoes explode. He tells of solving a historic scientific problem at Mount Pelee, Martinique, where 29,000 people were killed in a pyroclastic flow in 1902. Fisher also offers a volcanologist's view of the explosion of Mount Vesuvius that devastated Pompeii and Herculaneum. He writes about the cultural rewards and challenges of conducting research in isolated areas of such countries as Argentina, Mexico, and China. And he discusses the early influences that steered him toward volcanology--including his army experiences as a witness to two atom-bomb explosions at Bikini atoll. Out of the Crater is written in an inviting, nontechnical style. With its deft combination of personal stories and scientific information, it is an inspiring account of a remarkable life and a compelling examination of some of the most spectacular forces shaping the face of the Earth., In this text, Richard Fisher blends autobiography with science to the basics of volcanology and to the volcanoes he has studied. Following his travels from descending into the steaming crater of the Soufriere Volcano, to his research on lava flows on the desolate shores of the Island of Hawwaii, and his struggles to understand the explosion at Mount St Helens. The text involves his work on pyroclastic flows and surges - the hurricanes of gas, molten lava, and volcanic debris. Fisher tells of a historic scientific problem at Mount Pelee, where 29,000 people were killed in a pyroclastic flow. And also offers a volcanologist's view of the explosion of Mount Vesuvius that devestated Pompeii and Herculaneum. He writes about the cultural rewards and the challenges of conducting isolated researches in countries as Argentina, Mexico and China., Introduces readers to the basics of volcanology. This book follows the author as he descends into the steaming crater of the Soufri re Volcano on the island of St Vincent, as he conducts research on lava flows on the desolate south shore of the Island of Hawaii, and as he struggles to understand the explosion at Mount St Helens.

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