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Santorini - Volcano, Natural History, Mythology (Hardcover)
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Santorini - Volcano, Natural History, Mythology (Hardcover)
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A completely new and revised edition of the best-seller "Fire in
the Sea: The Santorini Volcano, Natural History " the Legend of
Atlantis" (originally published by Cambridge University Press,
2000). When the Greek island of Santorini, classically known as
Thera, dramatically erupted in 1613 BC +- 13 years, it produced one
of the largest explosions ever witnessed, thereby possibly giving
rise to the legend of Atlantis. This so-called 'Minoan' eruption
triggered tsunamis that devastated coastal settlements in the
region. On Santorini it left behind a Bronze Age Pompeii, which is
now being excavated. Thriving Bronze Age settlements on the island
-- rich in colourful wall paintings and highly sophisticated
pottery -- were buried under thick layers of volcanic ash. The
ejection of an immense volume of dust into the atmosphere also
altered global climate for several years. The author, a well-known
geologist, blends the thrill of scientific discovery with a popular
presentation of the geology, archaeology, history, people and the
environmental settings of the island group of Santorini. He not
only gives a comprehensive overview of the volcanic island and its
past, but also reports on the latest discoveries: The finding, for
example, of olive trees which had been buried by the Minoan
eruption has now made it possible to give a direct and precise
radiocarbon date for the volcanic catastrophe. The author also
seeks to assign certain geological structures, such as faulted
rocks, red lavas and harbour sites, as depicted on the Bronze Age
frescos from Santorini, to still-existing details in the Santorini
landscape of today. Excellent colour photographs and illustrations
along with easily understandable scientific and historic details
will make this book highly appealing to a wide audience. It will
also be useful as a supplementary text for introductory courses in
earth and atmospheric sciences, geology, volcanology, and
paleoclimatology, as well as ancient history and archaeology.
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