Active Volcanoes of the Southwest Indian Ocean

Active Volcanoes of the Southwest Indian Ocean Piton De La Fournaise and Karthala - Active Volcanoes of the World

1st ed. 2016

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Publisher's Synopsis

Piton de la Fournaise and Karthala are both shield volcanoes in the southwest Indian Ocean. This publication summarizes the work done on these very active basaltic volcanoes. Piton de la Fournaise has a long history of scientific research and monitoring, with many data collected during recent eruptions. It is certainly one of the most studied volcanoes in the world. The work presented in this monograph includes geological, geophysical, geochemical and petrological aspects, but also studies on physical geography, natural hazards and the sociological and behavioural approaches.'

The Karthala volcano may be less well known, but it serves as an interesting comparison to Piton de la Fournaise. Although situated close to the volcanoes of Hawaii, it differs from them by its more alkaline magmas and less frequent activity. It was also monitored for more than 25 years, producing extraordinary eruptions in recent years.

Book information

ISBN: 9783642313943
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Imprint: Springer
Pub date:
Edition: 1st ed. 2016
DEWEY: 551.21096941
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 250
Weight: 1004g
Height: 189mm
Width: 263mm
Spine width: 28mm