Chasing lava: a geologist's adventures at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
By: Wendell A. Duffield
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Abstract
A lively account of the three years (1969-1972) spent by geologist Wendell Duffield working at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory at Kilauea, one of the world's more active volcanoes. Abundantly illustrated in b&w and color, with line drawings and maps, as well. Volcanologists and general readers alike will enjoy author Wendell Duffield's report from Kilauea--home of Pele, the goddess of fire and volcanoes. Duffield's narrative encompasses everything from the scientific (his discovery that the movements of cooled lava on a lava lake mimic the movements of the earth's crust, providing an accessible model for understanding plate tectonics) to the humorous (his dog's discovery of a snake on the supposedly snake-free island) to the life-threatening (a colleague's plunge into molten lava). This charming account of living and working at Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, is sure to be a delight.
Suggested Citation
Duffield, W.A., 2003, Chasing lava: a geologist's adventures at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, 171 p.
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| Publication type | Book |
|---|---|
| Title | Chasing lava: a geologist's adventures at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory |
| ISBN | 0878424628 |
| Year Published | 2003 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Mountain Press Publishing |
| Publisher location | Missoula, MT |
| Description | 171 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Hawai'i |
| Other Geospatial | Kilauea |