{"product_id":"iceland-isbn-9781119427094","title":"Iceland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the dramatic forces that have shaped the Icelandic landscape over 30 million years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIceland's formation and ongoing evolution offers a masterclass in geophysical processes. \u003ci\u003eIceland: Tectonics, Volcanics, and Glacial Features \u003c\/i\u003epresents a regional guide to the landscape of this unique island.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessible to academics, students, novice geologists, and tourists alike, chapters reflect the most popular way to explore the island, beginning in the southwest region and ending in the northwest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolume highlights include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn overview of Iceland's geologic history\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExploration of the dynamic tectonic setting that has shaped the island\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescriptions of landscape features of active and extinct volcanoes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscussion of the impact of glaciation in the past and present\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechniques for monitoring geologic hazards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelopments in harnessing geothermal energy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book was a finalist for the 2021 PROSE Award for Earth Science!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind out more about this book \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qXGVtq0ihk8__;!!N11eV2iwtfs!vKPr6XTKrmFy5wgT1ktGo2C0YD53ye3t7B534BFMub7Wlr0sKczeG68-JFhzwz9wzG64aNs7$\"\u003ein this short video\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eos.org\/editors-vox\/a-geologists-guide-to-exploring-and-understanding-iceland\"\u003eQ\u0026amp;A with the author\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. The Geologic Framework of Iceland 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Tectonics 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Overview of Tectonics in Iceland 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Tectonics of the Reykjanes Peninsula and Southwestern Region 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Tectonics of the South and Southeastern Regions 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Tectonics of the Northeastern Region 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Tectonics of the Western Region 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Volcanics 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Overview of Volcanics in Iceland 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Volcanics of the Reykjanes Peninsula and Southwestern Region 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Volcanics of the South and Southeastern Regions 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Volcanics of the North and Northeastern Regions 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Volcanics of the Western Region 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Glacial Features 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Overview of Glacial Features in Iceland 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Glacial Features of the Reykjanes Peninsula and Southwestern Region 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Glacial Features of the South and Southeastern Regions 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Glacial Features of the Northern and Western Regions 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTamie Jovanelly\u003c\/b\u003e, Berry College, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGEOPHYSICAL MONOGRAPH SERIES \u003cb\u003eIceland\u003c\/b\u003e Tectonics, Volcanics, and Glacial Features \u003cb\u003eTamie J. 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