Melting the earth
the history of ideas on volcanic eruptions
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Author
Publication
1999 - Oxford University Press, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
65,000 words, Guess
Page Count
260 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL360252M
- ISBN-100195106652
- OCLC Control Number39052230
- OCLC Control Numbermeltingearthhist0000sigu
- Library of Congress Control Number98020299
and 2 more
- LibraryThing3072624
- Goodreads1513081
Classifications
- DDC551.21
- LCCQE522 .S548 1999
Description
From prehistoric times to the fiery destruction of Pompeii in 79 A.D. and the more recent pyrotechnics of Mount St. Helens, volcanic eruptions have aroused fear, inspired myths and religious worship, and prompted heated philosophical and scientific debate. Melting the Earth chronicles humankind's attempt to understand this terrifying phenomenon and provides a fascinating look at how our conception of volcanoes has changed as knowledge of the Earth's internal processes has deepened over the centuries. Drawing liberally from classical sources and firsthand accounts, this chronicle is not only a colorful history of volcanology, but an engrossing chapter in the development of scientific thought.
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