Volcanoes of the Cascades - Their Rise and Their Risks

Informationen zum Autor By Richard Hill Klappentext Towering, majestic, beautiful-the Cascade Range is the centerpiece of the Northwest's renowned beauty. These rugged, snowcapped summits provide an inspiring backdrop to the landscape from Washington to northern California. Yet underneath this elegant facade are powerful, unpredictable forces. Thirteen of the range's peaks have the potential to explode with catastrophic results, seven peaks have erupted in the last 250 years, and, on average, two eruptions occur each century. Which mountain is next?Through stunning photographs, exciting illustrations, and simple informative text, award-winning science writer Richard L. Hill explores this question and more. He describes pyroclastic flows, plate tectonics, and each peak's distinctive characteristics, examining how the volcanoes are linked and what hazards they might still pose. Zusammenfassung An introduction to the Cascade Mountains by an award-winning science writer! discussing how the volcanoes were formed and what hazards the peaks might pose.

Product details

• Authors: Richard Hill, Richard L. Hill
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2004
• EAN: 9780762730728
• ISBN: 978-0-7627-3072-8
• No. of pages: 96
• Series: Falcon Guide; Falcon Guide
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geology; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works; Geowissenschaften