Ices in the Solar-System 1st Edition

Ices in the Solar-System (1st Edition) by Richard Soare, Jean-Pierre Williams, Caitlin Ahrens, Frances Butcher, and Mohamed Ramy El-Maarry offers a compelling, up-to-date exploration of frozen worlds that shape planetary processes across our neighborhood of space. Perfect for researchers, graduate students, and curious readers, this volume decodes the physics, chemistry, and geology of ices—from cometary grains to the thick shells of Europa and Enceladus.

Begin with vivid overviews of ice types and formation mechanisms, then move into focused chapters on polar caps, cryovolcanism, regolith-ice interactions, remote-sensing techniques, and implications for astrobiology. Combining observational data, laboratory experiments, and modeling, the authors translate complex science into clear, actionable insight. The multidisciplinary team brings field expertise in planetary geology, spectroscopy, and mission science, ensuring authoritative coverage of Mars’ seasonal caps, Pluto’s exotic ices, Kuiper Belt bodies, and the icy satellites of the giant planets.

Readers will appreciate practical value—how ice dynamics influence mission planning, surface chemistry, and potential habitats for life—presented in engaging prose and rich explanatory figures. Whether you’re building a course reading list, expanding a research library, or simply fascinated by frozen planetary landscapes, this book is an essential reference.

Order your copy today to strengthen your understanding of planetary cryospheres and stay current with global developments in planetary science. Available to readers and institutions across North America, Europe, Asia and beyond.

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