Coal and Peat Fires: A Global Perspective : Volume 4: Peat - Geology, Combustion, and Case Studies Hardback
Edited by Glenn B. (East Georgia State College, Swainsboro, GA, USA) Stracher, Anupma (Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK, USA) Prakash, Guillermo (Senior Lecturer, Imperial College, UK) Rein
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Coal and Peat Fires: A Global Perspective, Volumes 1-4, presents a fascinating collection of research about prehistoric and historic coal and peat fires.
Magnificent illustrations of fires and research findings from countries around the world are featured-a totally new contribution to science. This last of four volumes in the collection, Peat--Geology, Combustion, and Case Studies, examines in detail peat fires chronicled in several countries.
In addition, the geology of peat, peat megafires, infrared analysis of fires, and the mathematical modelling of fire hazards are presented.
This essential reference includes a companion website with an interactive world map of coal and peat fires, collections of slide presentations, research data, additional chapters, and videos: booksite.elsevier.com/9780444595102.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:174 pages
- Publisher:Elsevier Science & Technology
- Publication Date:02/09/2015
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- ISBN:9780444595102
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:174 pages
- Publisher:Elsevier Science & Technology
- Publication Date:02/09/2015
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- ISBN:9780444595102