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Author:   Thor Thordarson ,  Ármann Höskuldsson
Publisher:   Liverpool University Press
Imprint:   Liverpool University Press
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Volume:   3
Weight:   0.513kg
ISBN:  

9781780460925

ISBN 10:   1780460929
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   20 January 2022
Audience:   College/higher education ,  College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Travel in Iceland. Pronunciation. The geology of Iceland. Introduction: Geological setting: a global perspective; Geological framework; Volcanism; Tertiary, Quaternary, Holocene. The southwest: General overview; Greater Reykjavík; Reykjanes–Grindavík–Kleifarvatn. The south: General overview; Þingvellir–Geysir–Gullfoss; Hreppar–Þjórsárdalur–Hekla. Vestmannaeyjar (the Westman Islands): General overview; Heimaey; The 1963–7 Surtsey eruption. The central south: General overview; Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalur; The Fire Districts. The southeast and east: General overview; Suðursveit–Lón–Álftafjörðu; The eastern fjords. The northeast: General overview: Jökulsá–Tjörnes; Krafla–Mývatn. The north and northwest: General overview; Fnjóskadalur to Skagi. The west: Snæfellsnes–Borgarfjörður – volcanic zones and rift jumps. The Highlands: General considerations; Askja–Kverkfjöll; Landmannalaugar–Veiðivötn. Glossary. Bibliography. Index. GPS coordinates.

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This edition includes a new section describing the 2014-15 eruption at Holuhraun, and publication was delayed from March 2021 to include a brief addendum on the Fagradalsfjall eruption at the Reykjanes Peninsula. The first chapter gives a comprehensive and succinct overview of the geology of Iceland in its unique tectonic and hot spot setting on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The chapter describes the geological framework of Iceland's volcanic zones and belts, the volcanism and its products, volcanic architecture, as well as the products of glacial activity, sedimentary processes and the stratigraphical succession of 18 million years of geological history... I saw no mention of a translator and I am totally in awe of the authors who can write so lucidly in what I assume is for them, a foreign language. I enjoyed reading the book and am inspired to get on a plane and go visit these places again, Classic Geology in Europe: Iceland in hand. Proceedings of the OUGS

This edition includes a new section describing the 2014–15 eruption at Holuhraun, and publication was delayed from March 2021 to include a brief addendum on the Fagradalsfjall eruption at the Reykjanes Peninsula. The first chapter gives a comprehensive and succinct overview of the geology of Iceland in its unique tectonic and hot spot setting on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The chapter describes the geological framework of Iceland’s volcanic zones and belts, the volcanism and its products, volcanic architecture, as well as the products of glacial activity, sedimentary processes and the stratigraphical succession of 18 million years of geological history… I saw no mention of a translator and I am totally in awe of the authors who can write so lucidly in what I assume is for them, a foreign language. I enjoyed reading the book and am inspired to get on a plane and go visit these places again, Classic Geology in Europe: Iceland in hand. Proceedings of the OUGS

'This is a lovely pocket-sized guidebook with a wealth of geological detail on places to visit in Iceland and with clear information on specific sites and places of interest along the way. It would be a welcome and affordable addition to anyone's bookshelf.' The Open University Geological Society Journal.'the book is highly recommended for geo-tourists visiting Iceland, both for individual travellers and for those participating in organized tours. As noted on the back cover of the book, it is 'a concise and authoritative field guide to an exceptional natural laboratory'. The book is essential for planning trips and during geoscience travels in Iceland. It can be used by students, amateurs and professional geologists, as well as by others interested in natural history.' Boreas|Reviews of earlier editions:'This is a lovely pocket-sized guidebook with a wealth of geological detail on places to visit in Iceland and with clear information on specific sites and places of interest along the way. It would be a welcome and affordable addition to anyone's bookshelf.' The Open University Geological Society Journal.

'This is a lovely pocket-sized guidebook with a wealth of geological detail on places to visit in Iceland and with clear information on specific sites and places of interest along the way. It would be a welcome and affordable addition to anyone's bookshelf.' The Open University Geological Society Journal.`the book is highly recommended for geo-tourists visiting Iceland, both for individual travellers and for those participating in organized tours. As noted on the back cover of the book, it is `a concise and authoritative field guide to an exceptional natural laboratory'. The book is essential for planning trips and during geoscience travels in Iceland. It can be used by students, amateurs and professional geologists, as well as by others interested in natural history.' Boreas|Reviews of earlier editions:'This is a lovely pocket-sized guidebook with a wealth of geological detail on places to visit in Iceland and with clear information on specific sites and places of interest along the way. It would be a welcome and affordable addition to anyone's bookshelf.' The Open University Geological Society Journal.

Author Information

Thor Thordarson obtained his PhD at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He is now at the Faculty of Earth Sciences, University of Iceland having worked previously at the University of Edinburgh, the University of Hawaii at Manoa, CSIRO in Western Australia, the IGNS Volcanology Group in New Zealand, and the Nordic Volcanological Institute, Reykjavík. Ármann Höskuldsson gained his PhD at l’Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand. He is now with the Institute of Earth Sciences, University of Iceland and was previously the Director of the South Iceland Institute of Natural History in Vestmannaeyjar.

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