Volcanism and Historical Ecology on the Willaumez Peninsula, Papua New Guinea

Focuses on the role of explosive volcanism in shaping the historical landscape and ecology of the Pacific region. Provides examples from long-term research conducted on the Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, to illustrate the importance of natural disasters and a population;s respon...

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Published in:Pacific science 2009-10, Vol.63 (4), p.507-535
Main Authors: Torrence, Robin, Neall, Vince, Boyd, W. E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ecological research
Ecology
Landscape changes
Methods
Volcanic eruptions
Volcanism
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Summary:Focuses on the role of explosive volcanism in shaping the historical landscape and ecology of the Pacific region. Provides examples from long-term research conducted on the Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, to illustrate the importance of natural disasters and a population;s response to them over time. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.
ISSN:0030-8870
1534-6188
1534-6188
DOI:10.2984/049.063.0404