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Coal and peat fires: a global perspective. Volume 4, Peat -- geology, combustion, and case studies /

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Coal and Peat Fires: A Global Perspective, Volumes 1-4, presents a fascinating collection of research about prehistoric and historic coal and peat fires. Magnificent illustrations of fires and research findings from countries around the world are featured-a totally new contribution to science. This...

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Corporate Author: Knovel (Firm)
Other Authors: Stracher, Glenn B. (Editor), Prakash, Anupma (Editor), Rein, Guillermo (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam : Elsevier, [2015]
Subjects:
Peat > Geology.
Peat > Combustion.
Tourbe > Géologie.
Tourbe > Combustion.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Chemical & Biochemical.
Peat > Geology
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Coal and Peat Fires: A Global Perspective, Volumes 1-4, presents a fascinating collection of research about prehistoric and historic coal and peat fires. Magnificent illustrations of fires and research findings from countries around the world are featured-a totally new contribution to science. This last of four volumes in the collection, Peat--Geology, Combustion, and Case Studies, examines in detail peat fires chronicled in several countries. In addition, the geology of peat, peat megafires, infrared analysis of fires, and the mathematical modelling of fire hazards are presented. This esse.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780444595126
0444595120