Krakatau: The Destruction and Reassembly of an Island Ecosystem by Ian Thornton

Description: Krakatau by Ian Thornton Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description On August 27, 1883, the island of Krakatau near Java erupted with a force nearly ten thousand times that of the bomb dropped on Hiroshima, obliterating all plant and animal life. This book is a comprehensive account of the reassembly of a tropical forest ecosystem on Krakatau over the past century. Publisher Description After the eruption, Krakatau provided a unique opportunity to study the colonization of a sterile area by plants and animals across a sea barrier and the gradual incorporation of the newcomers into the developing ecosystem. Krakatau is a comprehensive account of the reassembly of a tropical forest ecosystem over the past century. Ian Thornton tackles the many questions and controversies surrounding the eruption and its aftermath. He writes, "The natural healing process has followed the most extreme form of ecological destruction possible, total biological extirpation. Yet the islands surviving the 1883 eruption are covered in secondary forest, and over 200 species of plants, 70 species of vertebrates, and thousands of invertebrate species now inhabit these forests."Krakatau will be essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand not just the rebirth of Krakatau but also the resilient nature of life everywhere. Author Biography Ian Thornton was Emeritus Professor of Zoology, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia. Details ISBN 0674505727 ISBN-13 9780674505728 Title Krakatau Author Ian Thornton Format Paperback Year 1997 Pages 346 Edition New edition Publisher Harvard University Press GE_Item_ID:8311558; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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ISBN-13: 9780674505728

Book Title: Krakatau

Number of Pages: 346 Pages

Publication Name: Krakatau : the Destruction and Reassembly of an Island Ecosystem

Language: English

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Item Height: 0.8 in

Subject: Life Sciences / Ecology, Asia / Southeast Asia, Ecosystems & Habitats / Forests & Rainforests, Earth Sciences / Geology, General, Earthquakes & Volcanoes

Publication Year: 1997

Features: Reprint

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 17.1 Oz

Item Length: 9.2 in

Author: Ian Thornton

Subject Area: Nature, Science, History

Item Width: 6.4 in

Format: Trade Paperback