02337cam a22003613u 4500 50928 UtSlPG 20260610134154.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Clement, Hal, 1922-2003 Hot Planet Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Galaxy Magazine August 1963 Release date is 2016-01-14 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Explorers -- Fiction Mercury (Planet) -- Fiction Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1971 Produced from Galaxy Magazine August 1963 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50928 91766 91766