Carbon in Earth / Углерод в Земле

Every RiMG volume is unique and special and, over the years, RiMG volumes have cumulatively covered the atomic to global scales for a variety of topics related to mineralogy and geochemistry. Carbon in Earth continues in this tradition. In Carbon in Earth, the reader will learn about the intricate aspects of atomic mineral crystal structures, models of carbon emissions from volcanoes, and how to probe the hidden secrets of carbon in the Earth’s mantle and core, in addition to much, much more. It is an enjoyable read even for those not actively involved in this area of research. Carbon in Earth is the result of the monumental efforts by volume editors Bob Hazen, Adrian Jones, and John Baross, who deftly organized and wove together the diverse subjects covered in this volume. Gentlemen, a job well done.
The RiMG series has spanned several generations of publishing technologies since its inception almost 40 years ago. In its earliest days, handwritten manuscripts were scrupulously typed and typewriters were the cutting edge. For years, Paul Ribbe painstakingly cut, positioned, and pasted figures and tables onto paper. Thankfully, the late 80’s and 90’s brought the advent of personal computers and desktop publishing. The publishing world went digital and so did RiMG. Since 2003, RiMG has been produced electronically and volumes are now readily available in both print and electronic formats. This volume has brought the RiMG series into yet another new technological direction through incorporation of interactive digital elements. I hope you take the time to check it out! As an Open Access volume, any interested reader can easily find and access Carbon in Earth through the MSA website (www.minsocam.org/MSA/RIM). All supplemental materials associated with this volume can be found at the MSA website. Errata will be posted there as well. <...>