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Planetary Volcanism across the Solar System,

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Editors: Edited by Tracy K. P. Gregg, Rosaly M.C. Lopes and Sarah A. Fagents

Publication Date: 08 Dec 2021

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Planetary Volcanism across the Solar System 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.

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.

Key Features

Includes an introduction placing the book in the context of the larger Comparative Planetology series
Compares volcanic processes and landforms on all relevant Solar System bodies, providing a systems-level understanding of this widespread phenomenon
Offers a thorough examination of the major volcanic processes and landforms that shape and drive the evolution of planets, moons and smaller bodies
Includes information from new mission data and discoveries in recent years
Features over 100 color illustrations and charts to more clearly convey concepts
Offers additional online content, including figures, animations, video, and other multimedia content such as interviews with contributing authors

About the author

Edited by Tracy K. P. Gregg, Associate Professor, Department of Geology, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, United States; Rosaly M.C. Lopes, Senior Research Scientist, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, CA, USA and Sarah A. Fagents, Researcher, Hawaii Institute of Geophysics and Planetology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA

ISBN: 9780128139875

Page Count: 354

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Planetary Scientists, Geologists, Geophysicists, Geochemists, Volcanologists, Remote-sensing specialists. Also, third-level (i.e., college/university) educators delivering terrestrial and/or planetary volcanism materials to undergraduate students at first- and second-year levels