Volcanoes of North America: United States and Canada

Book Overview

Volcanoes of North America capitalises on the vast body of volcano literature now available to present, in a single source, detailed information about volcanoes found in North America. It contains brief accounts, written by leading experts in volcanology, of over 250 volcanoes and volcanic fields formed during the last 5 million years. The volcanoes of the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada are described. The precise location of each volcano is given, and the volcano is classified by type. Information about composition and eruptive history is also included. Each narrative description is accompanied by a photograph, a map of each location, and an extremely helpful statement on how to reach each volcano. The entries are mostly written at a level understandable by lay readers, but technical terms are also used and a background in geology is advantageous. Volcanoes of North America will be a standard reference work for practising volcanologists, petrologists, and geochemists, and to some extent, geographers. In addition, the maps and the 'How to get there' sections make this a highly valuable book for anyone interested in natural history or fascinated by volcanoes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 052143811X
• ISBN13: 9780521438117
• Release Date: November 1992
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 2.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.2" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Review of Volcanoes in North America

The book is well written and informative: I reccomend it! It;s absolutely super!

An excellent guide for the initiated

This is no book for someone not previously familiar with volcano technology. That much aside, the book is an absolute gem for anyone planning a trip to the Cascade Range, California, or other volcanic area of the continental USA or Canada. A must-have for anyone geeked on volcanoes.