Volcanoes In America S National Parks

Author : Robert Wayne Decker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Volcanoes
ISBN : 9622176771

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Volcanoes by Robert Wayne Decker Pdf

Author : Robert Wayne Decker,Barbara Decker
Publisher : Odyssey Books & Maps
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9622176771

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Volcanoes in America's National Parks by Robert Wayne Decker,Barbara Decker Pdf

Describes the volcanic processes along with information on national parks in the United States that possess active, prehistoric, or dead volcanoes.

Author : Inc. Fodor's Travel Publications
Publisher : Fodor's
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781400013753

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Fodor's Official Guide to Americas National Parks by Inc. Fodor's Travel Publications Pdf

Thoroughly revised and updated, this comprehensive guide to America's National Parks encompasses detailed descriptions of nearly four hundred National Park areas, along with information on regulations, fees, access tips, locator maps, regional itineraries, weather charts, lodging and dining options, campgrounds, and more. Original.

Author : Lary M. Dilsaver
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780585121215

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America's National Park System by Lary M. Dilsaver Pdf

Acclaimed as a fundamental resource on the creation, development, and management of America's national park system, this documentary collection is now in paperback for use by students and individual scholars.

Author : Stephen Feinstein
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2008-07-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1598450948

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Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park by Stephen Feinstein Pdf

"A virtual tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with chapters devoted to the history of this region, history of the park, plant and animal life, environmental problems facing the park, and activities in the area"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Patricia Erfurt-Cooper,Malcolm Cooper
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010-08-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136540899

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Volcano and Geothermal Tourism by Patricia Erfurt-Cooper,Malcolm Cooper Pdf

There are over 1300 active volcanoes worldwide and many more dormant or extinct. Some are developed as tourist destinations; others are not, but have great potential. Mount Fuji in Japan attracts over 100 million visitors per year and has immense cultural and spiritual significance, while a number of volcanic areas in national parks, for example Teide in Spain, Yellowstone in the US, Vesuvius in Italy and Tongariro in New Zealand, attract between one to four million tourists each year. In the last decade the designation of nearly 50 geoparks around the world has highlighted their potential for tourism development. This book provides the first global review and assessment of the sustainable use of active and dormant volcanic and geothermal environments for geotourism. The volcano-based tourism sector is further augmented through a closely linked range of geothermal resources and attractions, such as geysers and hot springs, which are discussed in detail throughout individual chapters covering all key volcanic and geothermal regions around the world. It is shown that volcano and geothermal tourism is a subsection of nature-based geotourism and incorporates a variety of other tourism categories such as adventure tourism, extreme tourism, ecotourism, green tourism, educational tourism, and hot spring tourism. This comprehensive book covers the most important issues of this growing tourism sector whilst incorporating relevant global research, making it an essential resource for all in the field. Includes colour plates.

Author : Richard A. Grusin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2004-04-22
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0521826497

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Culture, Technology, and the Creation of America's National Parks by Richard A. Grusin Pdf

Richard Grusin's innovative study investigates how the establishment of national parks participated in the production of American national identity after the Civil War. The creation of America's national parks is usually seen as an uncomplicated act of environmental preservation. Grusin argues, instead, that parks must be understood as complex cultural technologies for the reproduction of nature as landscape art. He explores the origins of America's three major parks - Yosemite, Yellowstone, and Grand Canyon--in relation to other forms of landscape representation including photography, mapping, travel writing and fiction.

Author : Amber Share
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-13
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780593185551

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Subpar Parks by Amber Share Pdf

**A New York Times Bestseller!** Based on the wildly popular Instagram account, Subpar Parks features both the greatest hits and brand-new content, all celebrating the incredible beauty and variety of America’s national parks juxtaposed with the clueless and hilarious one-star reviews posted by visitors. Subpar Parks, both on the popular Instagram page and in this humorous, informative, and collectible book, combines two things that seem like they might not work together yet somehow harmonize perfectly: beautiful illustrations and informative, amusing text celebrating each national park paired with the one-star reviews disappointed tourists have left online. Millions of visitors each year enjoy Glacier National Park, but for one visitor, it was simply "Too cold for me!" Another saw the mind-boggling vistas of Bryce Canyon as "Too spiky!" Never mind the person who visited the thermal pools at Yellowstone National Park and left thinking, “Save yourself some money, boil some water at home.” Featuring more than 50 percent new material, the book will include more depth and insight into the most popular parks, such as Yosemite, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Acadia National Parks; anecdotes and tips from rangers; and much more about author Amber Share's personal love and connection to the outdoors. Equal parts humor and love for the national parks and the great outdoors, it's the perfect gift for anyone who loves to spend time outside as well as have a good read (and laugh) once they come indoors.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Earth Aware Editions
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-18
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781683839279

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America's National Parks by Anonim Pdf

From the cascading waterfalls of Yosemite to the unique geothermal features of Yellowstone, the U.S. national parks are among the most breathtaking destinations in the world. Founded to preserve the nation’s heritage and historic landscapes for posterity, the national parks represent one of America’s crowning achievements and internationally significant treasures. The National Parks: An American Legacy tells the story of the parks through the photography of Ian Shive, today’s leading photographer of our national parks and their surrounding significant landscapes, as well as through poignant essays by conservancy groups from across the country. With more than 200 glorious images of the nation’s parks, this book celebrates everything from the snowy vistas of Denali in Alaska to the lava flows in Hawaii’s Volcano National Park—as well as Yellowstone, Yosemite, the Grand Canyon and hundreds more, from sea to shining sea. Comprehensive, stunningly beautiful, and always inspiring, The National Parks: An American Legacy reveals the way humankind interacts with the parks, and how the story of the national parks is also a tribute to the people who visit, explore, and tirelessly work to preserve these cherished American landscapes.

Author : Ronald A. Foresta
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781135989736

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America's National Parks and Their Keepers by Ronald A. Foresta Pdf

First Published in 2011. This book is a study of an expanding National Park System; it is also a study of the bureaucracy that shaped it, how it grew, and the stresses it faces. As Dr. Foresta shows, the Park Service is no stranger to controversy and change. One of the Service's strengths has been its pragmatism and adaptability, but current guidelines are hard to come by and the decisions of the future will be neither simple nor easy. This study is valuable not only for its analysis but for the informed, revealing picture it presents of an agency and a system that have enriched the lives of countless citizens and visitors to this country.

Author : Teri Temple,Bob Temple
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Hawaii)
ISBN : 1503823431

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Welcome to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park by Teri Temple,Bob Temple Pdf

A tour through Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park introduces the park's flora, fauna, topography, history, weather, and attractions. Kilauea, Mauna Loa, Crater Rim Drive, Captain Cook, and Polynesian influences are all discussed, including the legend of Pele. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, detailed maps, map legends, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.

Author : Rolf Schick
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2006-06-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780387217093

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The Little Book of Earthquakes and Volcanoes by Rolf Schick Pdf

In this lay reader's introduction to the most spectacular and devastating of all geological events, Rolf Schick describes how earthquakes and volcanoes are related, and how they are an integral part of Earth's structure. Tracing the latest findings and theories in plate tectonics, he helps readers ask and answer the basic questions: What was it during the formation of Earth that led to these phenomena? Why do they occur in certain areas and not in others? How can we, within reason, protect ourselves from their devastation? And how far have we come, and how far can we go, in predicting when they will strike? For the reader who wants a concise and accessible guide to what makes the ground shake and explode, this is the perfect introduction.

Author : Greg Breining
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2007-11-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781616738983

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Super Volcano by Greg Breining Pdf

Despite growing evidence of geothermic activity under America's first and foremost national park, it took geologists a long time to realize that there was actually a volcano beneath Yellowstone. And then, why couldn't they find the caldera or crater? Because, as an aerial photograph finally revealed, the caldera is 45 miles wide, encompassing all of Yellowstone. What will happen, in human terms, when it erupts? Greg Breining explores the shocking answer to this question and others in a scientific yet accessible look at the enormous natural disaster brewing beneath the surface of the United States. Yellowstone is one of the world's five "super volcanoes." When it erupts, much of the nation will be hit hard. Though historically Yellowstone has erupted about every 600,000 years, it has not done so for 630,000, meaning it is 30,000 years overdue. Starting with a scenario of what will happen when Yellowstone blows, this fascinating study describes how volcanoes function and includes a timeline of famous volcanic eruptions throughout history.

Author : National Park Foundation
Publisher : Fodor's Travel Publications
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Travel
ISBN : WISC:89054208764

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The Complete Guide to America's National Parks by National Park Foundation Pdf

Distributed for the first time by Fodor's, this edition of the only guide to the National Parks system includes every one of the 367 National Park areas--parks, battlefields, historic sites, rivers, and trails. Redesigned for fast reference, this new edition is completely updated with color photos and new maps.

Author : Gordon Andrew Macdonald,Douglass H. Hubbard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1951
Category : Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Hawaii).
ISBN : CORNELL:31924067086888

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Volcanoes of Hawaii National Park by Gordon Andrew Macdonald,Douglass H. Hubbard Pdf