Pos Volcano: The Pulsing Heart of Central America Volcanic Zone by Franco Tassi

Description: Pos Volcano by Franco Tassi, Orlando Vaselli, Raul Alberto Mora Amador This book provides a comprehensive description of the volcanological, petrological and geochemical features of the Poás Volcano (Costa Rica), one of the most active volcanic systems in Central America and part of the Central America Volcanic Arc (CAVA). FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book provides a comprehensive description of the volcanological, petrological and geochemical features of the Poás Volcano (Costa Rica), one of the most active volcanic systems in Central America and part of the Central America Volcanic Arc (CAVA). Poás Volcano hosts a unique sulfur lake, which actually is one of the worlds most acidic lakes, and has experienced molten sulfur eruptions. Past investigations, current monitoring activities and planned programs of investigation into lessening of the volcanic hazard are reported here. Specific sections of the monograph will be devoted to the impact of this volcano on the social, agricultural and industrial activities in the area. Legends and popular traditions related to this volcano will be described in the last chapter to round up a complete scientific review on this unique volcanic system. Back Cover This book provides a comprehensive description of the volcanological, petrological and geochemical features of the Po Table of Contents 1.Overview of the tectonics and geodynamics of Costa Rica.- 2. Geochemical and geochronological characterisation of the Poas stratovolcano stratigraphy.- 3.The extraordinary sulfur volcanism of Poás from 1828 to 2018.- 4.Coseismic landslide susceptibility analysis using LiDAR data PGA attenuation and GIS: The case of Poás volcano, Costa Rica, Central America.- 5. Seismicity Of Poás Volcano, Costa Rica.- 6.Diffuse CO2 degassing and thermal energy release from Poás volcano, Costa Rica.- 7. Behaviour of polythionates in the acid lake of Poás volcano: Insights into changes in the magmatic-hydrothermal regime and subaqueous input of volatiles.- 8.Geophysical and geochemical precursors to changes in activity at Poás volcano.- 9.39 years of geochemical monitoring of Laguna Caliente crater lake, Poás:Patterns from the past as keys for the future.- 10.The last eighteen years (1998-2014) of fumarolic degassing at the Poás volcano (Costa Rica) and renewal activity.- 11.Volcanic hazard assessment of Poás (Costa Rica) based on the 1834, 1910, 1953-1955 and 2017 historical eruptions.- 12.History, legends, customs and traditions of Poás volcano, Costa Rica.- 13. Poás Volcano biodiversity. Feature A multidisciplinary description of Po Description for Sales People A multidisciplinary description of Po Details ISBN3319021559 ISBN-10 3319021559 ISBN-13 9783319021553 Format Hardcover Language English Media Book Short Title POAS VOLCANO 2016/E Edition 1st Imprint Springer International Publishing AG Subtitle The Pulsing Heart of Central America Volcanic Zone Place of Publication Cham Country of Publication Switzerland Edited by Raul Alberto Mora Amador Pages 317 Illustrations 110 Illustrations, color; 27 Illustrations, black and white; XI, 317 p. 137 illus., 110 illus. in color. DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-02156-0 Author Raul Alberto Mora Amador Birth 1953 Affiliation State University of New York (Suny) Buffalo Law School Position EDFRTR Qualifications Sir Publisher Springer International Publishing AG Edition Description 1st ed. 2019 Series Active Volcanoes of the World Year 2019 Publication Date 2019-03-26 DEWEY 551.21097286 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131025295;

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