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This book is a great read.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Daily Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A well-balanced and authentic view of David--where he came from, who he was, what the influences on his worldview were, and especially his sense of urgency about the unfolding situation at Mount St. Helens in spring 1980. Volcanoes are complex features; Melanie Holmes explains scientific ideas in a clear, straightforward manner that make them more accessible to a broad, non-specialist audience.\"--Tom Casadevall, former acting director for the U.S. Geological Survey\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\"The intertwined personal life of David Johnston with Mount St. Helens geology and the challenges of dangerous research have, in this story, produced an incredibly engaging saga. 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Momentous and spellbinding.”—Caroline Eden, \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A splendid work of historical archaeology. . . . Mr. Brewer writes as a literary and art critic as well as a historian—and he writes beautifully.”—Jeffrey Collins, \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An entertaining social history. . . . [Brewer’s] account rests on the rare survival of a visitors’ book from 1826–8. . . . A fascinating and complex story, reflected by the mountain, itself an icon of destruction and renewal.”—Suzi Feay, \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[An] endlessly fascinating microhistory. . . . [Brewer’s] baroque prose is perfectly apt for his romantic subjects, all of whom were obsessed with the sublime.”—Pratinav Anil, \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003c\/i\u003e (UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Vigorous and vividly detailed . . . deep scholarship sparked by serendipity.”—Lucy Hughes-Hallett, \u003ci\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Brewer offers a series of lively pen portraits, interspersed with sociological sketches and glimpses of politics, science, painting, antiquarianism and more. . . . 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Wilson, Nature August, 07\/09\/1993 *\u003cbr\u003e'the lay readers is skilfully guided around or over the technical hurdles without the storyline being lost; and perseverance, when it is needed, is rewarded by many fascinating details about particular eruptions ... the thoroughness and range of the coverage in the text make this an excellent adjunct to the reading list for even a postgraduate course in volcanology ... Francis has succeeded in producing an extremely readable, entertaining, authoritative and informative work that should bring a better appreciation of modern volcanology to a wide audience.' * Lionel Wilson, University of Lancaster, Nature, Vol. 364, August 1993 *\u003cbr\u003e'This is simply the best book I have seen on the science that underlies modern understanding of volcanology - and on top of that it is a pleasure to read ... a coherent and lively overview of his field, from historical accounts of great eruptions to lavas on Mars and elsewhere ... it is difficult to put down, principally because of Francis's lively style ... His lucid style and individual ... voice entices committed and casual readers alike. This is the book for all those who have wondered why and how volcanoes erupt as they do, and are prepared to think a little to find out ... what makes this text so compelling is the sense of contact with research. Francis refers throughout to the scientists involved - what they saw and how they interpreted their observations.' * Sue Bowler, New Scientist, September 1993 *\u003cbr\u003e'In an easy-to-read style, he has produced a scholarly work that is a suitable text both for earth and environmental science students and for those who wish to know more about this important natural process. The book is extremely well illustrated with high-quality drawings and photographs. This is a good follow-up to the author's earlier and highly successful book on the same subject.' * Times Higher Education Supplement *\u003cbr\u003e'This is above all a very readable account of one of the Earth's fundamental geological processes and as such will appeal equally to students of geology and geography, nonspecialists, and the general reader. The book is magnificently illustrated and the author writes from first hand experience of research in this field.' * Aslib Book Guide, Vol. 59, No. 3, March 1994 *\u003cbr\u003e'targeted specifically to a popular audience. It went on to achieve considerable success, in part because of its accessible style, low price, and lack of competitors ... Francis has written a highly personal discourse, focusing on those volcanoes and topics that most captivate him ... it is Francis's subtle appreciation of how volcanoes work that really sets this book apart.' * Science, Vol 263, 21 January 1994 *\u003cbr\u003e'Graduates would find much new material of interest and plenty of references for further study.' * OUGS Journal 16.1, Spring Edition 1995 *\u003cbr\u003e'In part, reading this book is simply a pleasure, as Francis and Oppenheimer write very clear and precise, adding occasionally the odd joke...To the present writer, this book is the best work on volcanoes and volcanology...the clarity of the presentation makes this book very readable for the educated non-special...I thus conclude: simply the best!' * Dr Ulrich Knittel, http:\/\/vulkanismus.de\/reviews\/volcs_eng.html *\u003cbr\u003e'In my opinion Dr Oppenheimer has combined the original work with new material to produce a superb book which is a pleasure to read and at a modest price it should be on the book list of everyone interested in volcanology' * Elizabeth Maddocks OUGS Journal 25 (2) Symposium Edition 2004. *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. 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Travels to Earthquake Countries and a Trip to the Earth’s Mantle in Newfoundland\u003cbr\u003e15. 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This work brings the scientific evidence to bear on biblical accounts, mythology, and the archaeological record to explore how ancient and modern earthquakes have shaped history - and, for some civilizations, seemingly heralded the end of the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[Amos Nur] posits seismicity--rather than invaders or social forces--as the prime dynamic behind the fall of ancient civilizations. Nur engages in what we might call archaeological detective work--looking at the positions of human remains, for instance, to determine cause of death--his book is focused and intense.\"--David Ulin, Los Angeles Times Book Review \"[A] deeply researched and compellingly written book. Apocalypse is a winning combination of cautious interdisciplinary investigation and interpretation, writing suitable for a general readership, and excellent illustrations. Although it will deliberately irritate many archaeologists, it should also provoke a serious reconsideration of the archaeological record. [T]he evidence for earthquakes in prehistorical change may be staring archaeologists in the face.\"--Andrew Robinson, Nature \"The theory that earthquakes may have caused the destruction of many ancient cities is unpopular and controversial. Amos Nur's book illustrated these ideas with convincing prose and meticulous research. Nur introduces the reader to a relatively new science...called Archaeoseismology. The reader will dosciver that the earthquakes that have occurred in the more recent times...have parallels to the remnants of destruction left from earthquakes in the distant past. Apocalypse is a result of [Nur's] determined effort to expell the fallacies in archaeology with the hard science of geophysics.\"--Lee Gooden, ForeWord Magazine \"In Apocalypse...Amos Nur compellingly proposes seismic sources for civilizational collapses that the Bible and the Classics attribute to other causes.\"--Anneli Rufus, East Bay Express \"[Amos Nur] delivers a fascinating mini-course full of detail, speculation and a challenge to previous archaeological interpretations. Nur examines the record of earthquakes in the seismically active 'Holy Land.' [R]eaders, regardless of religious persuasion, will appreciate the connections between geological and archaeological evidence and sections of the Bible. Both believers and athiests will enjoy pondering Nur's discussions of material from the Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls.\"--Fred Bortz, Seattle Times \"Apocalypse ... is Nur's attempt to present the fresh-faced discipline of earthquake archaeology to a wider public audience.\"--Iain Stewart, Times Higher Education \"In Apocalypse, Nur argues that historical earthquake events explain most of the destruction of several well-known Near East settlements... This volume makes a fine--albeit controversial--contribution to traditional perspectives.\"--M. Evans, Choice \"Nur's book provides a clear, fast-reading, yet cautious and measured account of what archaeologists truly need to know about the geology and physics of earthquakes... The text is liberally sprinkled with prime examples from both the Old and New Worlds. If you work in a seismic area, you owe it to yourself to curl up with this gem.\"--E.W. Barber, American Journal of Archaeology \"[T]he writing is very approachable, and the book is accessible to a broader audience, including geophysicists and the general public. I found it an enjoyable read and was interested to learn about this intersection of geophysics and archeology and also to be reminded of details from long-forgotten ancient history classes.\"--Seth S. Haines, Leading Edge \"Recognizing earthquake damage in the shifted foundations and toppled arches of historic ruins is vital today because the scientific record of world earthquake risks is still incomplete. Apocalypse explains where and why ancient earthquakes struck and could strike again.\"--MCEER Information Service \"No doubt, seldom could any book be so provoking in discussions on geophysical contributions to societal collapse in ancient times as Apocalypse is.\"--Marek Lewandowski, Pure and Applied Geophysics \"Having read this book with interest it is clear that there is far more evidence for earthquake activity in the archaeological record than we currently acknowledge and that archaeologists need to treat the phenomenon with greater regard. The book is well written and highly accessible and the partnership of Nur and Burgess has clearly worked to the benefit of the reader.\"--John Grattan, Journal of Archaeological Science \"Does this study, which chronicles the history and archaeology of ancient and modern earthquakes in both the Near East and the eastern Mediterranean region, warrant the attention of scholars and interested laymen? Absolutely!\"--William S. 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This book is destined to become a classic.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Clifford Thurber, University of Wisconsin, Madison, EOS Transactions, June 2003\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"All in all, it is an indispensable reference for serious students of solid-Earth geophysics.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Heidi Houston, UCLA, Physics Today, October 2003\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...the authors' methodical approach and transition through the subject make it a suitable text with which to build on undergraduate studies...If you have found seismology and earth structure an interesting aspect of your earth science studies this book is a valuable next step, supporting the authors' contention that seismology should be part of the education of every solid earth scientist.\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Open University Geological Society Journal,\u003c\/i\u003e May 2004)\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"There is no doubt that the publication is a valuable learning tool for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students and a useful reference book not only for seismologists but also for solid earth scientists in general.\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Eggs.org (Newsletter of the EGU),\u003c\/i\u003e September 2004)\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is an extremely well-written, innovative and well-received overview-cum-textbook for use by first-year graduate students. The approach is more modern and useful than other available seismology textbooks.\" (\u003ci\u003eNatural Hazards,\u003c\/i\u003e April 2005)\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In spite of the fact that the book has been written as a textbook, it also makes a good addition to any geophysicist's bookshelf as a 'quick reference' as the clear writing makes it easy to absorb information quickly when reading out of sequence.\" (\u003ci\u003eSurveys in Geophysics\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface. \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Basic Seismological Theory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Seismology and Earth Structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Earthquakes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Seismology and Plate Tectonics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Seismograms as Signals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Inverse Problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Mathematical and Computational Background.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolutions to selected odd-numbered problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406386700631,"sku":"9780865420786","price":63.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780865420786.jpg?v=1730495619"},{"product_id":"active-global-seismology-9781118944981","title":"Active Global Seismology","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeotectonics involves the study of the motions and deformations of the Earth''s crust that are current or recent in geologic time. The Mediterranean region is one of the most important regions for neotectonics and related natural hazards. This volume focuses on the neotectonics of the Eastern Mediterranean region, which has experienced many major extensive earthquakes, including the devastating Izmit, Turkey earthquake on August 17, 1999. The event lasted for 37 seconds, killing around 17,000 people, injuring 44,000 people, and leaving approximately half a million people homeless. Since then, several North American, European, and Turkish research groups have studied the neotectonics and earthquake potential of the region using different geological and geophysical methods, including GPS studies, geodesy, and passive source seismology. 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Celâl Şengör\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Neotectonics of the Aegean-Western Anatolian Region 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Effect of Slab‐Tear on Crustal Structure in Southwestern Anatolia: Insight From Gravity Data Modeling 105\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRezene Mahatsente, Süleyman Alemdar, and Ibrahim Çemen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Geodynamical Models for Continental Delamination and Ocean Lithosphere Peel Away in an Orogenic Setting 121\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOğuz H. Göğüş, Russell N. Pysklywec, and Claudio Faccenna\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Major Problems of Western Anatolian Geology 141\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eYücel Yilmaz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 The Çataldağ Plutonic Complex in Western Anatolia: Roles of Different Granites on the Crustal Buildup in Connection With the Core Complex Development 189\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eÖmer Kamacı, Alp Ünal, Şafak Altunkaynak, Stoyan Georgiev, and Zeki M. Billor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Seismotectonics in the Eastern Mediterranean Region 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Fault Structures in Marmara Sea (Turkey) and Their Connection to Earthquake Generation Processes 225\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMustafa Aktar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 North Aegean Active Fault Pattern and the 24 May 2014, Mw 6.9 Earthquake 239\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSotiris Sboras, Alex Chatzipetros, and Spyros B. 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How are magmas produced in the mantle, and how rapidly do they travel towards the surface? How long do magmas reside in the crust, differentiating and interacting with the host rocks to yield the diverse set of igneous rocks we see today? How fast are volcanic gases such as carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere?  \u003cp\u003eThis book addresses these and other questions by reviewing the latest advances in a wide range of Earth Science disciplines: from the measurement of short-lived radionuclides to the study of element diffusion in crystals and numeric\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I found this book attractive in scope, easy and useful to assimilate, and certainly highly interesting. 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While clearly aimed at a specialist audience, there is still much here to interest people in other areas of the geosciences.”  (\u003ci\u003eThe Leading Edge\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 August 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Certainly this book is worth recommendation not only as a valuable handbook but also a book which offers new hints for further research on the problems mentioned within.”  (\u003ci\u003ePAGEOPH's\u003c\/i\u003e, 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I would recommend this book to any serious student of magmatic processes and expect that it will stand as a useful source book on timescales for some time to come.\" (Bull Volcanol, 2011)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList of Contributors.  \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to the Timescales of Magmatic Processes (\u003ci\u003eAnthony Dosseto, Simon P. Turner, Fidel Costa and James A. 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Engagingly written, it will appeal to students and scholars of history as well as a wide general readership.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ. Donald Hughes, University of Denver\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Charting Tambora’s effects on climate, global politics, the history of science, the world economy and individual lives, this outstanding book makes the history of most places in the world between the years 1815 and 1820 unthinkable without the story of the largest volcanic eruption ever recorded. Fast-paced and intricately constructed, this is climate crisis as page-turner.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan Mikhail, Yale University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘This is a truly remarkable book, a global history ranging from Indonesia to Munich to Tasmania. Behringer shows how a volcano in Tambora touched off a weather crisis that brought famine and political instability in Europe, witch hunting in Africa and even genocide in Australia. 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Its eruption in 1783 is one of history's great, untold natural disasters. Spewing out sun-blocking ash and then a poisonous fog for eight long months, the effects of the eruption lingered across the world for years. It caused the deaths of people as far away as the Nile and created catastrophic conditions throughout Europe.  Island on Fire is the story not only of a single eruption but the people whose lives it changed, the dawn of modern volcanology, as well as the history and potential of other super-volcanoes like Laki around the world. 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