Main Title |
Volcanoes in the sea : the geology of Hawaii / |
Author |
Macdonald, Gordon A. ;
Macdonald, Gordon Andrew ;
Abbott, Agatin T.
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Other Authors |
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Publisher |
University of Hawaii Press, |
Year Published |
1970 |
OCLC Number |
00098743 |
ISBN |
0870224956; 9780870224959 |
Subjects |
Geology--Hawaii ;
Geologie ;
Vulkanismus
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Additional Subjects |
Geology--Hawaii
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
ERAM |
QE349.H3M32 |
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Region 9 Library/San Francisco,CA |
01/01/1988 |
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Collation |
441 pages : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 421-429). |
Contents Notes |
A general survey on the geology of the Hawaiian Islands in nontechnical language brought up-to-date (to April 1970). Hawaiian volcanic activity -- Historic eruptions -- Hawaiian minerals and igneous rocks -- Intrusive bodies -- Classification of volcanic eruptions -- Life stages of Hawaiian volcanoes -- Rock weathering and soils -- Stream erosion -- Mass transfers -- Work of the ocean -- Sedimentary rocks -- Work of the wind -- Work of ice -- Ground water -- Earthquakes and tsunamis -- Age of the islands -- Structural setting of the islands -- Regional Geology of the Individual Islands: Hawaii ; Maui ; Kahoolawe ; Lanai ; Molokai ; Oahu ; Kauai ; Niihau ; Leeward Islands. Appendices. Mineral localities in the Hawaiian Islands -- Geologic time scale. |