Volcanoes in Human History: The Far-reaching Effects of Major Eruptions

Volcanoes in Human History: The Far-reaching Effects of Major Eruptions
ISBN-10
0691050813
ISBN-13
9780691050812
Category
Science
Pages
295
Language
English
Published
2002
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Authors
Jelle Zeilinga de Boer, Donald Theodore Sanders

Description

Beginning with the Bronze Age eruption that caused the demise of Minoan Crete, this book shows how volcanism shaped religion in Hawaii, permeated Icelandic mythology and literature, caused widespread population migrations, and spurred scientific discovery. 18 halftones. Illustrations & maps.

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