Description
| Product ID: | 9780128096635 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Title: | The Geology of the Canary Islands |
| Authors: | Author: Juan Carlos Carracedo, Valentin R. Troll |
| Page Count: | 636 |
| Subjects: | Volcanology and seismology, Volcanology & seismology, Geology, geomorphology and the lithosphere, Geology & the lithosphere, Canary Islands |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating The Geology of the Canary Islands provides a concise overview of the geology and volcanology of the Canary Islands, along with 27 carefully planned day excursions comprising trips on all of the islands. Each stop includes a description on how to approach a site and where to park with GPS locations provided. The book covers all the spectacular features of the islands, including active ocean island volcanoes whose origins are linked to a hot spot or plume causing anomalously hot mantle material to intrude the African plate, submarine volcanic sequences uplifted inside the islands, sub- aerial shield volcanoes, and the remains of giant lateral collapses. Through its clearly written and richly color-illustrated introduction and field guide, this book is essential reading for geologists who visit the Canary Islands, one of the largest and most fascinating active volcanic systems in Europe. |
| Imprint Name: | Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc |
| Publisher Name: | Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2016-06-15 |
