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Pyroclastic Rocks

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Authors:
  1. Richard V. Fisher

    1. Department of Geological Sciences, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA

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  2. Hans-Ulrich Schmincke

    1. Institut für Mineralogie, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XIV
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  2. Introduction

    • Richard V. Fisher, Hans-Ulrich Schmincke
    Pages 1-10

  3. Volcanoes, Volcanic Rocks and Magma Chambers

    • Richard V. Fisher, Hans-Ulrich Schmincke
    Pages 11-34

  4. Magmatic Volatiles and Rheology

    • Richard V. Fisher, Hans-Ulrich Schmincke
    Pages 35-58

  5. Explosive Volcanic Eruptions

    • Richard V. Fisher, Hans-Ulrich Schmincke
    Pages 59-88

  6. Pyroclastic Fragments and Deposits

    • Richard V. Fisher, Hans-Ulrich Schmincke
    Pages 89-124

  7. Subaerial Fallout Tephra

    • Richard V. Fisher, Hans-Ulrich Schmincke
    Pages 125-162

  8. Submarine Fallout Tephra from Subaerial Eruptions

    • Richard V. Fisher, Hans-Ulrich Schmincke
    Pages 163-185

  9. Pyroclastic Flow Deposits

    • Richard V. Fisher, Hans-Ulrich Schmincke
    Pages 186-230

  10. Deposits of Hydroclastic Eruptions

    • Richard V. Fisher, Hans-Ulrich Schmincke
    Pages 231-264

  11. Submarine Volcaniclastic Rocks

    • Richard V. Fisher, Hans-Ulrich Schmincke
    Pages 265-296

  12. Lahars

    • Richard V. Fisher, Hans-Ulrich Schmincke
    Pages 297-311

  13. Alteration of Volcanic Glass

    • Richard V. Fisher, Hans-Ulrich Schmincke
    Pages 312-345

  14. Stratigraphic Problems of Pyroclastic Rocks

    • Richard V. Fisher, Hans-Ulrich Schmincke
    Pages 346-382

  15. Pyroclastic Rocks and Tectonic Environment

    • Richard V. Fisher, Hans-Ulrich Schmincke
    Pages 383-409

  16. Back Matter

    Pages 410-472
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About this book

Pyroclastic Rocks is the first modern comprehensive treatment of what they are and how they were formed. The subject is discussed against a background of plate tectonics theory and modern advances in volcanology, sedimentology and igneous petrology. The book provides a thorough discussion of magmatic volatiles and pyroclastic processes as well as magma-water interactions. Most of the book is concerned with the wide spectrum of pyroclastic rocks formed on land and under water and by fallout and various flowage mechanisms. Diagenetic processes by which pyroclastic particles are transformed into rocks are discussed in detail. The stratigraphic and tectonic importance of pyroclastic rocks are illustrated using selected case histories. This uniquely integrated account of pyroclastic processes, particles and rocks will prove a valuable aid in reconstructing dynamic aspects of earth evolution as well as predicting future volcanic hazards; understanding sedimentary basins containing petroleum and gas deposits; locating ore deposits in volcanic complexes and heat sources in geothermal prospecting; and facilitating stratigraphic analysis in complex volcanic terrains.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Geological Sciences, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA

    Richard V. Fisher

  • Institut für Mineralogie, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany

    Hans-Ulrich Schmincke

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Pyroclastic Rocks

  • Authors: Richard V. Fisher, Hans-Ulrich Schmincke

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-74864-6

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1984

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-540-51341-4Published: 10 August 1989

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-74864-6Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 472

  • Number of Illustrations: 118 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Physical Chemistry, Geology, Mineralogy

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