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Melting the Earth: The History of Ideas on Volcanic Eruptions [Englisch] [Gebundene Ausgabe]

Haraldur Sigurdsson (Autor)
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  • Gebundene Ausgabe: 272 Seiten
  • Verlag: Oxford University Press Inc (August 1999)
  • Sprache: Englisch
  • ISBN-10: 0195106652
  • ISBN-13: 978-0195106657
  • Größe und/oder Gewicht: 25,7 x 18,3 x 2,5 cm
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Erupting volcanoes provide some of the greatest natural "firework" displays, which are nevertheless also a sombre reminder of the power within the Earth. And, as Earth becomes increasingly crowded, more and more people are living within the deadly shadows of active volcanoes, generally because of poverty.

Melting the Earth tells the fascinating story of how our understanding of the often catastrophic phenomena of volcanoes has developed over the centuries. Haraldur Sigurdsson is an Iceland-born professor of geology in America and internationally known expert on volcanoes. His self-proclaimed interest in the history of our understanding of volcanicity comes from reading the accounts by the ancient Greek and Roman scholars, especially the remarkable eyewitness report of Pliny the Younger of the famous eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79, which destroyed the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum and killed Pliny's uncle.

Carefully researched, with many black and white reproductions of historic illustrations, Sigurdsson writes with authority and leads the uninitiated reader through the complex history of ideas about volcanoes. Their development has been intimately related to our understanding of the Earth's interior and the processes of plate tectonics which have been revolutionised over the last few decades. Consequently, the story reaches far beyond volcanoes.

There is serious science here but it is easily negotiable by any reader with some basic chemistry. A glossary, notes and bibliography plus good index provide help for the general reader and guidance for the keen student of volcanoes. --Douglas Palmer

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What is a volcano? Why do some have slow-flowing lava and some explode with fire and rocks? How are volcanoes and earthquakes related? Sigurdsson (oceanography, Univ. of Rhode Island) looks at these questions and more from various points of view: prehistoric legend, religion, superstition, and science from the 17th century to date. He has done his research well. Some of the theories he relates appear foolish in hindsight, but most of them were taken quite seriously in their time. His subtitle is apt, as each chapter adds to the evolution of scientific thought in this area of geology. He shows the importance of other disciplines, including chemistry, physics, and thermodynamics, in understanding how the study of volcanoes has changed over time. He also notes how points of view shift with field research and experimentation. In the end, we are left with more questions, which is one of the excitements of science. For larger public libraries and academic collections supporting the earth sciences.AJean E. Crampon, Science & Engineering Lib., Univ. of Southern California, Los Angeles
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Haraldur Sigurdsson's work, Melting the Earth: the history of ideas on volcanic eruptions, is a rare blend of art, history and scientific research. Writing with an ease that belies profound historical and scientific research, the author explores centuries-old myths and theories about why volcanoes erupt, offers well-researched scientific explanations about volcanic activity, and provides us with philosophical inspirations about man's constant intrigue with the magic of nature. Beautifully complemented with art and photography, this work is easily understood by those of us whose only knowledge of volcanoes is having lived in the shadow of one.

Cecile Comp, Caribbean volcanic island native

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Dr. Sigurdsson has woven a superbly documented and wonderfully informative chronical of volcanic phenomena and theory. In Melting the Earth: The History of Ideas on Volcanic Eruptions, Sigurdsson introduces us to ancient philosophers and contemporary scientists alike. We learn of the Earth's volcanic dynamos: Thera, Etna, Vesuvius, (to mention a few)--from the events leading up to their explosive eruptions, environmental effcts.

Dr. Sigurdsson has compiled a true treasure a preeminent source book on the history of volcanic theory make for provocative reading, causing, awe and respect for this fearsome force of nature. Led by Dr. Sigurdsson's love of the subject and his apt narrative style, we come away educated, entertained, and hungry for more.

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Why do volcanoes erupt? Humans have struggled with this question for many thousands of years, no doubt ever since our ancient ancestors first saw the beauty and power of volcanic eruptions. There are other books available that will tell the reader what we now know about volcanoes, but this is the first book that describes how we have come to understand how they work. It is a wonderful and rare type of book, as it combines history, philosophy, science, and art. The illustrations, many from old lithographs, are very well reproduced. Some come from unlikely sources such as "The Travels of Baron Munchausen". Munchausen's author, the brilliant rogue Rudolph Raspe, was in fact a student of volcanoes and made some significant contributions before his bad behavior led to his disgrace. His story is just one of the many fascinating tales in Melting the Earth. I know this book well, as I reviewed the original manuscript. I am very pleased to see it published and have no hesitation to recommend it to all readers interested in volcanoes, including professional volcanologists and students. Dr. Rosaly Lopes-Gautier
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