Mountains from Space: Peaks and Ranges of the Seven Continents

Stefan Dech; Rudiger Glasser; Reinhold Messner; Ralf-Peter Märtin

ISBN 10: 0810959615 / ISBN 13: 9780810959613

Published by U.S.A.: Harry N. Abrams, 2005

About this Item

11 5/8" x 11 5/8". Crown and Top corners slightly bumped. Inside nearly flawless. Tiny crease at bottom edge of DJ. The choir of voices along with exquisite imagery make this a provocative study of regions that have inspired centuries of contemplation, exploration, and achievement. 148 illustrations in full color. German aerospace center scientists have used highly specialized digital satellite technology to compile this astounding collection of earths mountain ranges, from Kilimanjaro to K2, the alps to the Andes. Brings together esteemed group of writers, mountaineers, and scientists to contribute their varied expertise. Includes introductory essays for each chapter that addresses topics such as plate tectonics, high altitude weather, environmental changes and their effect on the future, and the cultural history of the mountainous areas. We, at Coalesce Bookstore, thank our customers and supporters, acknowledging that what we do would not be possible were it not for each of you. Books over 2.2 lbs require additional shipping cost outside US, approximately $40USD ($25USD for Canada).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mountains from Space: Peaks and Ranges of the Seven Continents
• Publisher: U.S.A.: Harry N. Abrams
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0810959615
• ISBN 13: 9780810959613
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Coalesce RS

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Synopsis

Using highly specialized, advanced digital satellite imaging-first made possible in the year 2000 with the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission-this book presents an astounding collection of images of the Earth's mountain ranges carefully compiled over the course of five years by the German Remote Sensing Data Center. Now available to the public for the first time here, the most majestic peaks on all seven continents are visible as they never would be to the naked eye-in views taken from 500 to 15 miles above the Earth that reveal the entire mountain range at once, unobstructed by clouds, haze, and the refraction of light.

Mountains from Space is much more than a collection of extraordinary pictures; it is a serious work of nonfiction about every important aspect of these fascinating geological formations, from their genesis by volcanic activity to their specific sociological features. Contributions by esteemed scientists and mountaineers alike highlight this provocative study of our planet Earth.

About the Authors

Professor Stefan Dech holds a teaching chair for remote exploration at the University of Würzburg, Germany.

Rüdiger Glaser is a climate researcher who holds the teaching chair for physical geography at the University of Freiburg, Germany.

World-renowned mountaineer Reinhold Messner shares his unique perspective and experience along with other mountaineers like Stephen Venables, Christophe Profit, and Alexander Huber.