Planetary Volcanism Across the Solar System

Planetary Volcanism across the Solar System is the first volume in the Comparative Planetology series, which 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. This 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, with the explicit objective of providing a systems-level understanding of this widespread phenomenon, Planetary Volcanism across the Solar System offers 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 for both planetary scientists and Earth scientists studying volcanology. Includes an introduction placing the book in the context of the larger Comparative Planetology seriesCompares volcanic processes and landforms on all relevant Solar System bodies, providing a systems-level understanding of this widespread phenomenonOffers a thorough examination of the major volcanic processes and landforms that shape and drive the evolution of planets, moons, and smaller bodiesIncludes information from new mission data and discoveries in recent yearsFeatures over 100 color illustrations and charts to more clearly convey conceptsOffers additional online content, including figures, animations, video, and other multimedia content such as interviews with contributing authors INDICE: 1. Overview of Volcanism in the Solar System and Available Data 2. Effusive Volcanism (Observations and Processes) 3. Explosive Volcanism (Observations and Processes) 4. Cryovolcanism 5. Lava Compositions (Based on Observations) 6. Melt Production Mechanisms (Based on Modeling) 7. Determining the Ages of Planetary Volcanism 8. Planetary Crust Formation 9. Synthesis and Outlook

• ISBN: 978-0-12-813987-5
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 400
• Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2019
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés