Introduction to Planetary Volcanism

Name: Introduction to Planetary Volcanism
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ISBN: 9780023851506

ISBN-10: 0023851503

ISBN-13: 9780023851506

Edition: 1996

Authors: Gregory Mursky

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Description:

This text explores, from a geological perspective, the volcanic processes on the planets and moons of our solar system. Its comprehensive coverage probes the nature of volcanic activity among the planets and their satellites. The work is designed as an introduction to volcanic phenomena in departments of geology, geophysics and earth science, and is intended primarily for beginning students with no previous geological experience.

Book details

List price: $47.00
Copyright year: 1996
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 293
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English



Preface


Introduction


Overview of the Solar System


The Nature and Origin of Magma


Volcanic Products


Types and Forms of Volcanic Activity


Earth


The Moon


Mercury


Venus


Mars


Outer Satellites


Appendix


Glossary


Selected Bibliography


Index