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- Publisher : Elsevier; 1st edition (November 21, 2012)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 584 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0444594124
- ISBN-13 : 978-0444594129
- Item Weight : 4.37 pounds
- Dimensions : 8.25 x 11.69 inches
Coal and Peat Fires: A Global Perspective: Volume 2: Photographs and Multimedia Tours
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Coal and Peat Fires: A Global Perspective is a compelling collection of research conducted by scientists and engineers around the world. It presents the scientific and industrial communities as well as the interested lay reader with studies about prehistoric as well as historic coal and peat fires and magnificent illustrations of such fires and related research from countries around the world―a totally new contribution to science. The second of four volumes in the collection, Photographs and Multimedia Tours features stunning photographs from around the world, including Australia, Canada, Northern China, India, Borneo, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Russia, the United States, and more. This essential reference also includes a companion website with a collection of slide presentations and videos about coal and peat fires.
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