Iceland.

By: Thordarson, ThorContributor(s): H�oskuldsson, �ArmannMaterial type: TextTextSeries: Classic Geology in Europe SeriesPublisher: Edinburgh : Dunedin Academic Press, 2014Copyright date: �2014Edition: 3rd edDescription: 1 online resource (281 pages)Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781780466477Subject(s): Geology | Geology--IcelandGenre/Form: Electronic books.Additional physical formats: Print version:: IcelandDDC classification: 554.912 LOC classification: QE279Online resources: Click to View
Contents:
Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Travel in Iceland -- Pronunciation -- The geology of Iceland -- Introduction -- Geological setting: a global perspective -- Geological framework -- Volcanism -- Neogene, Quaternary, Holocene -- The southwest -- General overview -- Greater Reykjav�ik -- Reykjanes-Grindav�ik-Kleifarvatn -- The south -- General overview -- �ingvellir-Geysir-Gullfoss -- Hreppar-�j�ors�ardalur-Hekla -- Vestmannaeyjar (the Westman Islands) -- General overview -- Heimaey -- The 1963-7 Surtsey eruption -- The central south -- General overview -- Eyjafjallaj�okull and M�yrdalur -- The Fire Districts -- The southeast and east -- General overview -- Su�ursveit-L�on-�Alftafj�or�ur -- The eastern fjords -- The northeast -- General overview -- J�okuls�a-Tj�ornes -- Krafla-M�yvatn -- The north and northwest -- General overview -- Fnj�oskadalur to Skagi -- The west -- Sn�fellsnes-Borgarfj�or�ur - volcanic zones and rift jumps -- The Highlands -- General considerations -- Askja-Kverkfj�oll -- Landmannalaugar-Vei�iv�otn -- Addendum -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index -- GPS coordinates.
Summary: For over a decade this concise and authoritative field guide to an exceptional natural laboratory has been an essential companion for all those visiting Iceland to observe the Earth in action.
Tags from this library: No tags from this library for this title. Log in to add tags.
Star ratings
    Average rating: 0.0 (0 votes)
No physical items for this record

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Travel in Iceland -- Pronunciation -- The geology of Iceland -- Introduction -- Geological setting: a global perspective -- Geological framework -- Volcanism -- Neogene, Quaternary, Holocene -- The southwest -- General overview -- Greater Reykjav�ik -- Reykjanes-Grindav�ik-Kleifarvatn -- The south -- General overview -- �ingvellir-Geysir-Gullfoss -- Hreppar-�j�ors�ardalur-Hekla -- Vestmannaeyjar (the Westman Islands) -- General overview -- Heimaey -- The 1963-7 Surtsey eruption -- The central south -- General overview -- Eyjafjallaj�okull and M�yrdalur -- The Fire Districts -- The southeast and east -- General overview -- Su�ursveit-L�on-�Alftafj�or�ur -- The eastern fjords -- The northeast -- General overview -- J�okuls�a-Tj�ornes -- Krafla-M�yvatn -- The north and northwest -- General overview -- Fnj�oskadalur to Skagi -- The west -- Sn�fellsnes-Borgarfj�or�ur - volcanic zones and rift jumps -- The Highlands -- General considerations -- Askja-Kverkfj�oll -- Landmannalaugar-Vei�iv�otn -- Addendum -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index -- GPS coordinates.

For over a decade this concise and authoritative field guide to an exceptional natural laboratory has been an essential companion for all those visiting Iceland to observe the Earth in action.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2023. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.