The Geology Of The Canary Islands

Author : Valentin R. Troll,Juan Carlos Carracedo
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128096642

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The Geology of the Canary Islands by Valentin R. Troll,Juan Carlos Carracedo Pdf

The Geology of the Canary Islands provides a concise overview of the geology and volcanology of the Canary Islands, along with 27 carefully planned day excursions comprising trips on all of the islands. Each stop includes a description on how to approach a site and where to park with GPS locations provided. The book covers all the spectacular features of the islands, including active ocean island volcanoes whose origins are linked to a hot spot or plume causing anomalously hot mantle material to intrude the African plate, submarine volcanic sequences uplifted inside the islands, sub- aerial shield volcanoes, and the remains of giant lateral collapses. Through its clearly written and richly color-illustrated introduction and field guide, this book is essential reading for geologists who visit the Canary Islands, one of the largest and most fascinating active volcanic systems in Europe. Includes a forward by Prof. C. J. Stillman (Trinity College Dublin), a leading expert on the volcanology and geology of the Canary Islands Features 500 full color images, coupled with in-depth introductory text and a chapter on each island, followed by 27 guided excursions that include all of the seven islands of the archipelago Familiarizes the reader with the variety of volcanic landforms and eruptive products in the Canary Islands and provides practical support in recognition, recording, and interpretation Develops understanding of growth, evolution, and destruction of ocean island volcanoes, promoting temporal and spatial thinking within a given geological framework

Author : Juan Carlos Carracedo,Simon Day
Publisher : Terra Publishing
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105112852939

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Canary Islands by Juan Carlos Carracedo,Simon Day Pdf

Rising from the floor of the Atlantic the seven Canary Islands are related to a mantle plume or hotspot. The islands' geology is characterized by a wide range of volcanic and intrusive rocks, exposed in spectacular scenery and easily reached by road and on foot. These rocks include all the stage characteristics of oceanic island volcanoes. This clearly written and fully illustrated introductory guide is an essential accompaniment for earth scientists visiting the islands. (Series: Classic Geology in Europe)

Author : G. Kunkel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 543 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401015660

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Biogeography and Ecology in the Canary Islands by G. Kunkel Pdf

When asked by the General Editor to prepare a book-length treatment concerning the nature of the Canary Islands, our aims were rather ambitious. A general monograph was to be written, embracing all the disciplines of natural history applicable to these islands, and over twenty scientists were approached for contributions. However scientists are 'time machines' ; our proposed list of contents has changed a good many times. Cooporation of other authors was gained and, finally, a fairly rounded project appeared revealing different and lesser known aspects of Canary Island Nature. Since Centuries the Canary Islands have attracted the attention of travellers. Earliest reports may be traced back some two thousand years but real scientific investigation began about 1800, the time of Alexander von Humboldt and his visit to the islands; older reports are scarce, sometimes rather confusing because of geographic inaccuracies. But the 19th Century will remain as the century of fundamental explorations, connected with names such as Leopold von Buch, F. C. MacGregor, Sabin Berthelot, Philip Barker Webb, J. Viera y Clavijo, F. von Fritsch, C. Bolle, D. H. Christ, O. Simony, G. Hartung, H. Mayer etc. , all familiar and intimately connected with our knowledge of the natural history of the archipelago. Even the much criticised Ernst Haeckel has provided us with lively descriptions of his visit to one of the 'Fortunate Islands'. The 20th Century brought new interest, new fields to be explored, and new expeditions to the islands.

Author : Hans-Ulrich Schmincke,Mari Sumita
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Geology
ISBN : 3869720050

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Geological Evolution of the Canary Islands by Hans-Ulrich Schmincke,Mari Sumita Pdf

Author : Raoul C. Mitchell-Thomé
Publisher : Gebruder Borntraeger Verlagsbuchhandlung
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Geology
ISBN : UCSD:31822011676194

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Geology of the Middle Atlantic Islands by Raoul C. Mitchell-Thomé Pdf

Author : Peter Clift,Juan Acosta
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402043529

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Geophysics of the Canary Islands by Peter Clift,Juan Acosta Pdf

This book contains the results of a 9 year (1995-2004) investigation of the Canary Islands Exclusive Economic Zone, using state of the art technology. The coverage includes a multibeam survey demonstrating the magnitude of catastrophic failures of the Canary Islands; a comparison of the morphology of the Canary Islands with Hawaii; evaluation of hydrothermal activity associated with Mesozoic salt diapirs; and many more articles.

Author : Hans-Ulrich Schmincke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:257274386

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Biogeography and Ecology in the Canary Islands by Hans-Ulrich Schmincke Pdf

Author : Hans Hausen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Geology
ISBN : UCAL:B4215586

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On the Geology of Fuerteventura (Canary Islands) with Geologic Map in the Scale 1:300,000 by Hans Hausen Pdf

Author : Hans Hausen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1956
Category : Geology
ISBN : UCR:31210014012049

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Contributions to the Geology of Tenerife (Canary Islands) by Hans Hausen Pdf

Author : Wes Gibbons,Teresa Moreno (Geologist)
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 670 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Geology
ISBN : 1862391106

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The Geology of Spain by Wes Gibbons,Teresa Moreno (Geologist) Pdf

Author : Robin Gill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Geology
ISBN : STANFORD:36105016261757

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Tenerife, Canary Islands by Robin Gill Pdf

Author : Elena Mateo,Jesús Martínez-Frías,Juana Vegas
Publisher : Springer
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783030131302

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Lanzarote and Chinijo Islands Geopark: From Earth to Space by Elena Mateo,Jesús Martínez-Frías,Juana Vegas Pdf

This volume comprises a selection of papers describing the main features of the Lanzarote and Chinijo Islands Geopark (Canary Archipelago, Spain). Of all the Global Geoparks worldwide, it is the only one that has officially evaluated and characterized specific areas as analogues for the geological and astrobiological exploration of Mars. The identification and characterization of terrestrial sites that can be used as planetary analogues are currently considered vital study areas of planetary geology and astrobiology. Written by experts in the various fields, this multidisciplinary book is a unique resource for graduate students and professionals alike.

Author : Robin Gill,Matthew Thirlwall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Geology
ISBN : 0900717505

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Tenerife Canary Islands by Robin Gill,Matthew Thirlwall Pdf

Author : Juan Carlos Carracedo,Valentin R. Troll
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642258930

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Teide Volcano by Juan Carlos Carracedo,Valentin R. Troll Pdf

Teide Volcano has many different meanings: For the Guanche aborigines, who endured several of its eruptions, it was Echeide (Hell). Early navigators had in Teide, a lifesaving widely visible landmark that was towering over the clouds. For the first explorers, Teide was a challenging and dangerous climb, since it was thought that Teide's peak was so high that from its summit the sun was too close and far too hot to survive. Teide was considered the highest mountain in the world at that time and measuring its height precisely was a great undertaking and at the time of global scientific significance. For von Buch, von Humboldt, Lyell and other great 18th and19th century naturalists, Teide helped to shape a new and now increasingly 'volcanic' picture, where the origin of volcanic rocks (from solidified magma) slowly casted aside Neptunism and removed some of the last barriers for the development of modern Geology and Volcanology as the sciences we know today. For the present day population of Tenerife, living on top of the world's third tallest volcanic structure on the planet, Teide has actually become "Padre Teide", a fatherly protector and an emblematic icon of Tenerife, not to say of the Canaries as a whole. The UNESCO acknowledged this iconic and complex volcano, as "of global importance in providing evidence of the geological processes that underpin the evolution of oceanic islands". Today, 'Teide National Park' boasts 4 Million annual visitors including many 'volcano spotters' and is a spectacular natural environment which most keep as an impression to treasure and to never forget. For us, the editors of this book, Teide is all of the above; a 'hell of a job', a navigation point on cloudy days, a challenge beyond imagination, a breakthrough in our understanding of oceanic volcanism that has shaped our way of thinking about volcanoes, and lastly, Teide provides us with a reference point from where to start exploring other oceanic volcanoes in the Canaries and beyond. Here we have compiled the different aspects and the current understanding of this natural wonder.

Author : Hans Magnus Hausen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Geology - Canary Islands
ISBN : OCLC:299833189

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New Contributions to the Geology of Grand Canary (Gran Canaria, Canary Islands) by Hans Magnus Hausen Pdf