Glaciovolcanism on Earth and Mars

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Glaciovolcanism on Earth and Mars

Products, Processes and Palaeoenvironmental Significance

Solar system: the Sun and planets Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning Earth sciences Volcanology and seismology Palaeontology Physical geography and topography Natural disasters

Authors: John L. Smellie, Benjamin R. Edwards

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Language: English

Published by: Cambridge University Press

Published on: 23rd June 2016

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 53 Mb

ISBN: 9781316666067


The study of volcano-ice interactions, or glaciovolcanism

This comprehensive volume presents a discussion of the distinctive processes and characteristics of glaciovolcanic eruptions, their products, and landforms, with reference to both terrestrial and Mars occurrences. Supported by abundant diagrams and photos from the authors' extensive collections, this book outlines where eruptions have occurred and will occur in the future on Earth, the resulting hazards that are unique to volcano-ice interactions, and how the deposits are used to unravel planetary palaeoclimatic histories.

It has a practical focus on lithofacies, glaciovolcanic edifice morphometry and construction, and applications to palaeoenvironmental studies. Providing the first global summary of past and current work, this book also identifies those areas in need of further research, making this an ideal reference for academic researchers and postgraduate students, in the fields of volcanology, glaciology, planetary science and palaeoenvironmental studies.

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