Canary Islands Paperback / softback
by Juan Carlos Carracedo, Simon Day
Part of the Classic Geology in Europe series
Paperback / softback
Description
Rising from the floor of the Atlantic the seven Canary Islands are related to a mantle plume or hotspot.
The islands' geology is characterized by a wide range of volcanic and intrusive rocks, exposed in spectacular scenery and easily reached by road and on foot.
These rocks include all the stage characteristics of oceanic island volcanoes.
This clearly written and fully illustrated introductory guide is an essential accompaniment for earth scientists visiting the islands.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:304 pages, b&w illustrations
- Publisher:Dunedin Academic Press
- Publication Date:01/01/2002
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- ISBN:9781903544075
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Item not Available
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:304 pages, b&w illustrations
- Publisher:Dunedin Academic Press
- Publication Date:01/01/2002
- Category:
- ISBN:9781903544075