Hawaii Volcano Watch: A Pictorial History, 1779-1991

by Thomas L. Wright, Taeko Jane Takahashi, J. D. Griggs

Overview

More than 200 years of volcano watching in Hawaii is captured in this pictorial history by three contemporary volcano watchers. The illustrated summary of eruptions and earthquakes on the island of Hawaii includes early maps, paintings, drawings, and photographs. The authors describe the conditions under which the early observers worked, the methods available to them, and the insights they gained through observation. The book also traces the development of volcanology in Hawaii and the history of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824814786
Publisher:	University of Hawaii Press, The
Publication date:	11/01/1992
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	10.08(w) x 10.02(h) x 0.54(d)

Editorial Reviews

This illustrated history of volcano watching by three modern volcano watchers offers a fascinating look at the forces that created the Hawaiian Islands. Beginning with the natives' respect for the volcano goddess Pele, the work focuses on the era before sophisticated instrumentation and emphasizes the importance of early observation by missionaries and lay readers. It also examines the establishment of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and the creation of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in 1916, as well as the effects of recent eruptions. A number of black-and-white and color illustrations accompany the easily understood text. For public library and academic earth science collections.-- Tim Markus, Evergreen State Coll. Lib., Olympia, Wash.

Library Journal

An expanded version of a public lecture entitled 200 Years of Volcano Watching in Hawaii, delivered by Wright at the opening of the Smithsonian Institution exhibition Inside Active Volcanoes in 1989, and subsequently at other museums. Dazzling color photos. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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