<p>Living Earth: Outline of the Geology of Iceland by Ari Trausti Guðmundsson A reader's journey through the geological history of Iceland. A tale of the creation of Iceland and how it became what it is today. A venture into the natural wonders; into a variety of volcanic phenomena and the geothermal wonderland, blending into the largest glaciated areas in Europe and situated at a hotspot of the global tectonic system. You will also find here an overview of the rocks and minerals, the dynamic marine environment, the climatic history and the present climatic trend which is of importance in the context of global warming and spurs the quest for renewable, clean energy resources, where Iceland has a prominent role. (less) Paperback, 408 pages Published 2007 by Mál og menning REPRINTED 2011 Original TitleLiving Earth: Outline of the Geology of Iceland</p>

Living Earth Outline of the Geology of Iceland

Ari Trausti Guðmundsson

Living Earth: Outline of the Geology of Iceland

Science & Math

Earth Sciences

Mal Og Menning,Iceland

This comprehensive road guide reveals the essence of history, human activities, living nature and geology as you travel to almost all corners of Iceland; or simply entertains the armchair tourist.  Focus on Iceland Iceland suggests:  *Where to go  *What to discover  Focus on Iceland includes: *Road map and site map *Explanations of place names *About 600 quality photographs *Informative text *Index

Focus on Iceland

Rafn Hafnfjord

Salka Publisher Reykjavik

The Essence of Iceland is a magnific and exclusive book with extraordinary photographs of Icelandic nature. It has been much praised and welcomed by readers and critics. The well-known and experienced photographer, Kristjan Ingi Einarsson, journeys through the countrys wildest and most secluded reaches to capture its mood qand identity and shares with us his vision of Icelands true essence. Ari Trausti Gudmundsson, author and geoscientist, writes the effect of the photographs in his own words, both in poems and prose, along with informative and interesting details about each location. The Essence of Iceland is available in English, German and French and always with Icelandic text aside. It is the first book about Iceland that includes both poetry and photographs. Forewords are by the president of Iceland, Olafur Ragnar Grimsson. Exhibitions of the photographs have been displayed on several places in Iceland since the book was published.

The Essence of Iceland

Kristjan Ingi Einarsson

Eyjafjallajokull

Uppheimar

Jökulheimar: Íslenskir jöklar (Icelandic Edition)

Reference

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Ormstunga

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