People Of The Volcano
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People Of The Volcano
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Author : Noble David Cook
language : en
Publisher: Duke University Press
Release Date : 2007-06-27
People Of The Volcano written by Noble David Cook and has been published by Duke University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-06-27 with History categories.
While it now attracts many tourists, the Colca Valley of Peru’s southern Andes was largely isolated from the outside world until the 1970s, when a passable road was built linking the valley—and its colonial churches, terraced hillsides, and deep canyon—to the city of Arequipa and its airport, eight hours away. Noble David Cook and his co-researcher Alexandra Parma Cook have been studying the Colca Valley since 1974, and this detailed ethnohistory reflects their decades-long engagement with the valley, its history, and its people. Drawing on unusually rich surviving documentary evidence, they explore the cultural transformations experienced by the first three generations of Indians and Europeans in the region following the Spanish conquest of the Incas. Social structures, the domestic export and economies, and spiritual spheres within native Andean communities are key elements of analysis. Also highlighted is the persistence of duality in the Andean world: perceived dichotomies such as those between the coast and the highlands, Europeans and Indo-Peruvians. Even before the conquest, the Cabana and Collagua communities sharing the Colca Valley were divided according to kinship and location. The Incas, and then the Spanish, capitalized on these divisions, incorporating them into their state structure in order to administer the area more effectively, but Colca Valley peoples resisted total assimilation into either. Colca Valley communities have shown a remarkable tenacity in retaining their social, economic, and cultural practices while accommodating various assimilationist efforts over the centuries. Today’s population maintains similarities with their ancestors of more than five hundred years ago—in language, agricultural practices, daily rituals, familial relationships, and practices of reciprocity. They also retain links to ecological phenomena, including the volcanoes from which they believe they emerged and continue to venerate.
Volcanoes
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Author : John P. Lockwood
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2013-04-26
Volcanoes written by John P. Lockwood and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-26 with Science categories.
Volcanoes are essential elements in the delicate global balance of elemental forces that govern both the dynamic evolution of the Earth and the nature of Life itself. Without volcanic activity, life as we know it would not exist on our planet. Although beautiful to behold, volcanoes are also potentially destructive, and understanding their nature is critical to prevent major loss of life in the future. Richly illustrated with over 300 original color photographs and diagrams the book is written in an informal manner, with minimum use of jargon, and relies heavily on first-person, eye-witness accounts of eruptive activity at both "red" (effusive) and "grey" (explosive) volcanoes to illustrate the full spectrum of volcanic processes and their products. Decades of teaching in university classrooms and fieldwork on active volcanoes throughout the world have provided the authors with unique experiences that they have distilled into a highly readable textbook of lasting value. Questions for Thought, Study, and Discussion, Suggestions for Further Reading, and a comprehensive list of source references make this work a major resource for further study of volcanology. Volcanoes maintains three core foci: Global perspectives explain volcanoes in terms of their tectonic positions on Earth and their roles in earth history Environmental perspectives describe the essential role of volcanism in the moderation of terrestrial climate and atmosphere Humanitarian perspectives discuss the major influences of volcanoes on human societies. This latter is especially important as resource scarcities and environmental issues loom over our world, and as increasing numbers of people are threatened by volcanic hazards Readership Volcanologists, advanced undergraduate, and graduate students in earth science and related degree courses, and volcano enthusiasts worldwide. A companion website is also available for this title at www.wiley.com/go/lockwood/volcanoes
The Explosive History Of Volcanoes
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Author : Clive Gifford
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2023-09-14
The Explosive History Of Volcanoes written by Clive Gifford and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-14 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Spewing out fountains of red-hot lava and toxic plumes of smoke, volcanoes are dangerous and deadly. But every volcano is different - in shape and size, location and destructiveness. The Explosive History of Volcanoes explains the Volcanic Explosivity Index giving examples of more than 25 of the most, and least, explosive volcanoes in history and in the world today. Find out about these amazing natural phenomena and see how they're formed, where they are in the world and why some explode so violently. Discover why people live so close to volcanoes and how scientists are helping to predict when the next eruptions might occur. The consultant, Professor Katharine Cashman, is Professor of Volcanology, currently working at the University of Oregon.
Under The Volcano
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Author : Charles Langlas
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-05-01
Under The Volcano written by Charles Langlas and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-01 with categories.
The People Of The Colca Valley
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Author : David Noble Cook
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2022-02-23
The People Of The Colca Valley written by David Noble Cook and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-02-23 with Political Science categories.
While it now attracts many tourists, the Colca Valley of Peru’s southern Andes was largely isolated from the outside world until the 1970s, when a passable road was built linking the valley—and its colonial churches, terraced hillsides, and deep canyon—to the city of Arequipa and its airport, eight hours away. Noble David Cook and his co-researcher Alexandra Parma Cook have been studying the Colca Valley since 1974, and this detailed ethnohistory reflects their decades-long engagement with the valley, its history, and its people. Drawing on unusually rich surviving documentary evidence, they explore the cultural transformations experienced by the first three generations of Indians and Europeans in the region following the Spanish conquest of the Incas.
The Towns Of The Volcano
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Author : Mary Lee Nolan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1972
The Towns Of The Volcano written by Mary Lee Nolan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972 with Volcanoes categories.
The Science Of Volcanic Eruptions
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Author : Alicia Z. Klepeis
language : en
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Release Date : 2019-07-15
The Science Of Volcanic Eruptions written by Alicia Z. Klepeis and has been published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Volcanic eruptions are natural disasters with fierce characteristics. They have the power to spew giant clouds of ash and lava into the air, trigger landslides that cover entire towns, and change life as we know it forever. Why do volcanoes exist? How do people predict or prepare for an eruption? In this engaging book for young readers, unlock the answers to these questions. Readers will explore the science behind volcanic eruptions, from their origins to their mechanics and their effects on people and the planet. Filled with fun facts and cool photographs, this book captures the cycle of a volcano and its sometimes violent effects.
Fiery Volcano
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Author : Carmen Bredeson
language : en
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Release Date : 2013-01-01
Fiery Volcano written by Carmen Bredeson and has been published by Enslow Publishing, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
From his observation point just five miles from Mount St. Helens, geologist David Johnston said "This is it!" before his radio went dead. Johnston watched the volcano explode. His body was never found. During the violent eruption on May 18, 1980, the volcano released tons of rock and debris along with scorching steam and poisonous gas. Volcanic ash soared miles into the air, before covering roads and towns. Fifty-seven people died during the eruption, and it forever changed the landscape of the mountain. Author Carmen Bredeson examines the causes and effects of the Mount St. Helens eruption and gives firsthand stories from victims and survivors.
Active Volcanoes Of Chiapas Mexico El Chich N And Tacan
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Author : Teresa Scolamacchia
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-02-25
Active Volcanoes Of Chiapas Mexico El Chich N And Tacan written by Teresa Scolamacchia and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-25 with Science categories.
This publication summarizes the studies carried out at two of the most active volcanoes of Chiapas (Mexico): El Chichón and Tacaná. El Chichón erupted explosively in 1982 killing more than 2000 people being the worst volcanic disaster in Mexico, and Tacaná produced two mild phreatic explosions in 1950 and 1986. Only after these explosions a surge of new studies began to unreveal their volcanic history and impact. This book presents the state of the art advances in topics related to the geologic setting of the two volcanoes, their eruptive history and composition of erupted products, the hydrothermal systems and their manifestations. Volcanic hazards and risks and possible mitigation plans are discussed based on the experience of the catastrophic eruption of El Chichón that occurred in 1982. The book will also include previously unpublished material on the flora and the fauna of the region and archaeological and social aspects of the area that is inhabited by indigenous people.
Eruption
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Author : Elizabeth Rusch
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2013-06-18
Eruption written by Elizabeth Rusch and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-18 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
“At 11:35 p.m., as Radio Armero played cheerful music, a towering wave of mud and rocks bulldozed through the village, roaring like a squadron of fighter jets.” Twenty-three thousand people died in the 1985 eruption of Colombia’s Nevado del Ruiz. Today, more than one billion people worldwide live in volcanic danger zones. In this riveting nonfiction book—filled with spectacular photographs and sidebars—Rusch reveals the perilous, adrenaline-fueled, life-saving work of an international volcano crisis team (VDAP) and the sleeping giants they study, from Colombia to the Philippines, from Chile to Indonesia.