Geysers: What They Are And How They Work
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In Geysers: What They Are and How They Work, T. Scott Bryan explains the geological setting that produces the pressure, heat, and abundant water necessary for a geyser to form and introduces readers to the variables that shape each geyser�s distinct personality. Some geysers spout just inches above a pool of water and others blast hundreds of feet in the air from conical vents. Some remain quiet for decades only to explode unexpectedly several times in a single month while others regularly erupt at scheduled intervals. While Scott focuses on Yellowstone National Park, he also draws examples from geyser fields in Iceland, Chile, Russia, New Zealand, and elsewhere. An appendix with a detailed map describes the status of more than sixty geyser fields around the world.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0878425098
ISBN13:9780878425099
Release Date:June 2005
Publisher:Mountain Press Publishing Company
Length:69 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 8.4" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
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geysers - a study in geology
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This little book has a wealth of information along with some absolutely gorgeous pictures. It is easy to read, and I use it as a reference book. If you just want some serenity in your busy schedule, just look at the pictures, so calming. I needed this book a couple years ago for one of my college courses - Geology of the National Parks, which was an awesome course in itself.
One of the Best Geyser Books Written
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
The author of this book was a ranger at Yellowstone and taught geology at the college level in California. This is a superb book about how geysers and hot springs work in general. While it is written for the younger set, it is also a very good book for adults. If you have any interest in geysers, buy this book. The fantastic pictures alone are well worth the price.
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