Fulgurites: Their Science, History, and Discovery
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (815 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0733DD33S |
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| Number of Pages | : | 210 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
It turns out there's over 300 years of history for these rocks, and some of the best science is just coming out on them. At over 30,000 words and with over 50 pictures and illustrations, this text should address any questions you might have on fulgurites, and then some!In this book, scientist Matthew Pasek gives the background science on fulgurites: where they are found, how they form, and the unusual nature of some of their minerals and elements. Some of the topics include: how are fulgurites similar to space rocks? How much are they worth? Does Hollywood portray fulgurites accurately? Can fulgurites be used as evidence in court? Interspersed throughout the text are many photos, as well as comics illustrating some of the themes. Lightning is a tool of the gods. Drawn with love, if not skill, these provide some of the humor that makes an otherwise dry topic a bit more interesting.Don't just believe this description, however! Instead, rely on some of these reviews I'm sure the book will eventually receive:"Shocking!""Electrifying!""Powerful!""Demystifies the thunderbolt" -Zeus"I saw these on Sweet Home Alabama!". The geology and science of fulgurites has never been summarized in book form before. Lightning has a more down-to-earth c