| Volcanoes of the Cascades: Their Rise and Their Risks Contributor(s): Hill, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 0762730722 ISBN-13: 9780762730728 Publisher: Falcon Press Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2004 Annotation: Towering, majestic, beautiful--the Cascade Range is the centerpiece of the Northwest's renowned beauty. These rugged, snowcapped summits provide an inspiring backdrop to the landscape from Washington to northern California. Yet underneath this elegant facade are powerful, unpredictable forces. Thirteen of the range's peaks have the potential to explode with catastrophic results, seven peaks have erupted in the last 250 years, and, on average, two eruptions occur each century. Which mountain is next? Through stunning photographs, exciting illustrations, and simple informative text, award-winning science writer Richard L. Hill explores this question and more. He describes pyroclastic flows, plate tectonics, and each peak's distinctive characteristics, examining how the volcanoes are linked and what hazards they might still pose.
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Earthquakes & Volcanoes - Science | Earth Sciences - General |
| Dewey: 551.210 |
| LCCN: 2004047157 |
| Series: Falcon Guide |
| Physical Information: 0.28" H x 6.74" W x 8.94" (0.54 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mountains - Cultural Region - Western U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The majestic Cascade Mountains serve as the centerpiece for the Northwest's renowned beauty, with their rugged, snow-capped peaks drawing thousands of visitors to their flanks each summer. Several of the region's national parks are centered on these mountains, including North Cascades National Park, Mount Rainier National Park, and Crater Lake National Park. Underlying their elegance, however, is the disquieting fact that the range's major peaks are potentially hazardous volcanoes. On average, two eruptions occur per century. In the last century, explosive eruptions at Lassen Peak and Mount St. Helens left onlookers in awe. This easy-to-understand book provides residents and visitors with a good understanding of each peak's distinctive nature and how the volcanoes are linked by their geologic underpinnings. Accessible prose by award-winning science writer Richard L. Hill, paired with clear illustrations and photographs, show each peak's individual characteristics, as well as the plate processes at work beneath them. |