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4-6Science on the Edge series.
Students considering careers in the earth sciences will find these detailed accounts of sub-disciplines of meteorology and geology helpful. The descriptions highlight intense and exciting fieldwork and include photographs of the phenomena as well as the scientists conducting research. Lindop also covers the risks involved and the need for advanced degrees. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Science on the Edge titles: Chasing Tornadoes and Probing Volcanoes.]