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Planetary Volcanism across the Solar System
ISBN: 9780128139875
Published: 2021
Publisher: Elsevier
Language: English
Format: Paperback / softback
Format: 9.25×7.5
Published: 2021
Publisher: Elsevier
Language: English
Format: Paperback / softback
Format: 9.25×7.5
Description
<p><i>Planetary Volcanism across the Solar System </i>compares and contrasts the vast array of planetary bodies in the Solar System, including Earth. The wealth of spacecraft data for almost all major solid-surface bodies in the Solar System indicate that volcanism has been a dominant mechanism in shaping the landscapes of these bodies. The book addresses key questions surrounding our understanding of planetary volcanism, such as how to integrate the data into a coherent view of how volcanic activity arises, how this mechanism shapes planets, which volcanic landforms are ubiquitous throughout the Solar System, and which are unique.</p> <p>By placing a singular emphasis on comparing volcanic processes and landforms on all relevant Solar System bodies, and with the explicit objective of providing a systems-level understanding of this widespread phenomenon, users will find an up-to-date, accessible and comprehensive discussion of the major volcanic processes and landforms that shape and drive the evolution of planets, moons and smaller bodies.</p>
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