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Judd, John W. (John Wesley)
1840
1916
Judd, John Wesley
Judd, J. W. (John Wesley)
Volcanoes: What They are and What They Teach
$aUnited States :$bD. Appleton and Company,$c1881.
Tom Cosmas compiled from materials made availbe at The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain.
"Volcanoes: What They Are and What They Teach" by John W. Judd is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book explores the nature of volcanoes, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of their action and the geological principles governing them. Judd delves into the physical and chemical processes behind volcanic eruptions, as well as the impact of volcanoes on the Earth and other celestial bodies. The opening of the work sets the stage by addressing common misconceptions about volcanoes, challenging simplistic definitions that describe them merely as "burning mountains." Judd emphasizes the importance of scientific inquiry and the evolution of volcanic studies, referencing historical figures like Spallanzani and Poulett Scrope, who laid the groundwork for modern vulcanology. The text introduces readers to different aspects of volcanic action, including steam release, the interaction of gases, and the dynamic processes at volcanoes like Stromboli and Vesuvius, thus inviting them to rethink their understanding of these natural phenomena. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/volcanoeswhatthe00juddrich
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Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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