Hot Planet by Hal Clement
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"Hot Planet" by Hal Clement is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The narrative follows a team of scientists exploring Mercury, which unexpectedly begins to develop an atmosphere, prompting questions about the planet's geological activity. The story delves into themes of exploration, scientific curiosity, and the unpredictable nature of space environments. The plot centers around the crew of the spaceship "Albireo" as they conduct research on the volatile surface
of Mercury, where seismic activity and potential volcanic eruptions create a dangerous and fascinating setting. As the crew investigates the findings of their seismic measurements, they witness the emergence of a significant volcanic event, leading to increasing tensions and urgent decisions about the safety of their mission. The story vividly captures the challenges of conducting scientific research in an alien and tumultuous landscape, highlighting the interplay between human ingenuity and the formidable forces of nature. Ultimately, it presents a thrilling exploration of the unknown, blending elements of adventure with scientific discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Clement, Hal, 1922-2003 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1971 |
| Title | Hot Planet |
| Series Title | Produced from Galaxy Magazine August 1963 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Explorers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mercury (Planet) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50928 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-50928-0 |
| Release Date | Jan 14, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 546 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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