<p>Geology students as well as amateur geologists will enjoy this account of volcanoes, one made topical by continued references to historic eruptions and sites, and well illustrated in b&amp;w (there are also some color plates). The text, which was translated from the French original published in 1998, examines the origins and mechanisms of volcanoes, their impact on humans and the environment, their production of mineral resources, and their role in shaping the Earth and other planets. McBirney is emeritus at the U. of Oregon, Eugene; Bardintzeff teaches at the U. of Paris at Orsay. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)</p>

Volcanology

Science & Math

McBirney, Alexander R.

Bardintzeff, Jacques-Marie

Earth Sciences

Jones & Bartlett Pub

Igneous Petrology

Jones& Bartlett Learning

The field of Igneous Petrology has evolved greatly in the past years.  McBirney's new Third Edition, completely revised and updated, presents a modern  and  integrated survey of the geological and genetic relations of igneous rocks. It illustrates how modern geochemical and geophysical methods can be combined with field relations to understand the generational and compositional evolution of magmas.

Freeman, Cooper & Co

<p>When the Greek island of Santorini, classically known as Thera, erupted dramatically in 1613 BC (+/- 13 years), it produced one of the largest explosions ever witnessed, thereby possibly giving rise to the legend of Atlantis. This so-called 'Minoan' eruption triggered tsunamis that devastated coastal settlements in the region, and on Santorini it left behind a Bronze Age Pompeii, which is currently being excavated. Thriving Bronze Age settlements on the island - rich in colorful wall paintings and highly sophisticated pottery - were buried under thick layers of volcanic ash. The ejection of an immense volume of dust into the atmosphere also altered global climate for several years. The author, a well-known geologist, blends the thrill of scientific discovery with a popular presentation of the geology, archeology, history, peoples, and environmental settings of the island group of Santorini. He not only gives a comprehensive overview of the volcanic island and its past, but also reports on the latest discoveries: The finding, for example, of the olive trees which had been buried alive by the Minoan eruption has made it possible now to give a direct and precise radiocarbon date for the volcanic catastrophe. Furthermore, he seeks to assign certain geological structures, such as faulted rocks, red lavas and harbor sites, as depicted on the Bronze Age frescos from Santorini, to still-existing details in the Santorini landscape of today. Excellent color photographs and illustrations along with easily understandable scientific and historic details will make this book highly appealing to a wide audience. It will also be useful as a supplementary text for introductory courses in earth and atmospheric science, geology, volcanology, and paleoclimatology, as well as ancient history and archeology.</p>

Santorini: Volcano, Natural History, Mythology

History

Ancient Civilizations

Aarhus University Press

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