Umfang:
xiii, 621 Seiten
,
Illustrationen, Diagramme, Karten (farbig)
ISBN:
9780128096635
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0128096632
Inhalt:
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.
Sprache:
Englisch
Fachgebiete:
Geowissenschaften
,
Geographie
Schlagwort(e):
Kanarische Inseln
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Geologie
;
Vulkanismus
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Vulkangebiet
;
Vulkan
;
Eruption
;
Historische Geologie
;
Teneriffa
;
Hierro
;
La Palma
;
La Gomera
;
Gran Canaria
;
Geologie
;
Lanzarote
;
Fuerteventura
;
Aufschluss
;
Exkursion
;
Führer
Mehr zum Autor:
Carracedo, Juan Carlos
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