Geology, geomorphology and the lithosphere

The fourth volume in the Harte Research Institute's landmark scientific series on the Gulf of Mexico provides a comprehensive study of ecosystem-based management, analyzing key coastal ecosystems in eleven Gulf Coast states from Florida to Quintana Roo and presenting case studies in which this integrated approach was tested in both the US and in Mexico.

Principles and Methods for Determining Ecological Criteria on Hydrobiocenoses is a collection of papers presented at the 1975 European Scientific Colloquium on Principles and Methods for Determining Ecological Criteria on Hydrobiocenoses, held in Luxembourg.

Formulas and Calculations for Drilling, Production, and Workover: All the Formulas You Need to Solve Drilling and Production Problems, Third Edition, provides a convenient source of reference for oil field workers who do not use formulas and calculations on a regular basis.

The techniques of sedimentary mineralogy

Interacting Processes in Soil Science focuses on coupled processes in soil.

This second edition examines the problems facing the mining industry, and offers practical case studies, as well as new solutions for environmental restoration and remediation.

Offers a perspective on soils as earth materials, which establishes a pedological hierarchy of materials, processes and factors, and their rationalization in terms of plate tectonics.

The Geological Evolution of Australia and New Zealand focuses on the stratigraphy of Australia and New Zealand.

There has been a great advance in the understanding of processes of meta- morphism and of metamorphic rocks since the last edition of this book appeared.

Mathematics is a universal language.

Soil-The Basis of All Terrestrial LifeAncient civilizations and cultures-Mayan, Aztec, Mesopotamian, Indus, and Yangtze-were built on good soils, surviving only as long as soils had the capacity to support them.

The guidance and special techniques provided in this handbook will allow you to understand and use complex spatial statistical techniques.

A material that enchants us as ruby or sapphire and is applied in watches or lasers.

Over the past few decades, numerical simulation has become instrumental in understanding the dynamics of seas, coastal regions and estuaries.

The discussion on arsenic in the environment is complex and must grasp the importance of very many, mostly unrelated works on individual aspects.

This book is an informative resource on college accreditation today and explains how colleges and universities can manage the accreditation process successfully.

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility.

The sun radiates a tremendous amount of energy, called solar energy or solar radiation, which is the main natural source of energy on the Earth, by far.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the major supergene mineral deposits formed in intensely weathered lateritic terrains.

This book contains peer-reviewed papers from the Second World Landslide Forum, organised by the International Consortium on Landslides (ICL), that took place in September 2011.

Based on modern limnology and environmental research, syntheses of the composition, functions and production of pelagic ecosystems are being provided in the Great Lakes of Africa.

Advances in Hydroscience, Volume 2 is a five-chapter text that considers the significant advances in various fields of hydroscience.

The relationships between soils, microbes and humans are of crucial relevance in the tropics, where plant stress and microbial activity are exacerbated.

Recent developments have shown that many full and partial ophiolites are preserved in Precambrian cratons.

Seven original case-studies are presented in this volume, each describing the application of micropaleontology and palynology in applied geology: (1) a study of the modern distribution of coccolith sedimentation in the North Sea and its potential for future application in basin analysis; (2) ostracods are shown to be good paleoenvironmental indicators in the early Cretaceous and Tertiary; (3) a biogenic gas seep in the North Sea is shown to be marked by diagnostic benthonic foraminifera; (4) in the North Sea hydrocarbon exploration, integrated studies of micropaleontology have provided invaluable data; (5) palynofacies analysis are shown to be vital in determining depositional events and hydrocarbon source rock potential; (6) the application of paleontology and sedimentology to sequence stratigraphy is demonstrated in the early Cretaceous; and (7) the application of micropaleontology is shown to be an essential tool in both engineering and economic geology.

Since their first industrial use polymers have gained a tremendous success.

Coal and Peat Fires: A Global Perspective, Volumes 1-4, presents a fascinating collection of research about prehistoric and historic coal and peat fires.

The area of Eastern Herzegovina is one of the most karstified regions in the world.

The currently available soil mechanics textbooks explain theory and show some practical applications through solving abstract geotechnical problems.

Contains 21 papers on the petroleum geology of the Netherlands, combining work by the industry, the Geological Survey and universities.

This book contains seven parts.

Handbook of Strata-Bound and Stratiform Ore Deposits, Volume 10: Bibliography and Ore Occurrence Data Indexes, Volumes 8-10 focuses on bibliography and ore occurrence data indexes.

This book focuses on the permeability of the foundation of dams, how to determine their state and how to tighten permeable rock to achieve safe foundations for large dams.

When an area of research is in fast growth, it often happens that no one single journal is to be found where most of the relevant publications are contained.

This practical guide demonstrates the successful application of geophysical techniques in periglacial environments through international field studies.

Whether the project is river engineering, soil mapping for landuse planning, or control of landslides, this volume, first published in 1976, illustrates that the professional partnership between geomorphology and engineering can significantly minimize environmental damage.

This book describes the application of modern information technology to reservoir modeling and well management in shale.

Mineral Systems, Earth Evolution, and Global Metallogeny provides insights into the critical parameters of Earth's evolution, particularly in terms of thermal state, tectonics, and the atmosphere-hydrosphere-biosphere system, that control the metallogeny of the planet.

The most complete manual of its kind, this handy book gives you all the formulas and calculations you are likely to need in drilling operations.

This single-volume resource explores the five major oceans of the world, addressing current issues such as sea rise and climate change and explaining the significance of the oceans from historical, geographic, and cultural perspectives.

Geographic information, spatial analysis and geospatial technologies play an important role in understanding changes in planetary health and in defining the drivers contributing to different health outcomes both locally and globally.

This volume combines 10 years of accomplished research at the Pilauco site.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of one of the oldest and best-exposed Archaean cratons on this planet.

Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and a first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy.

David Price had written the greater part of this book by the time he died; it has been completed by his colleagues as a tribute to the many contributions he made to the subject of engineering geology through his professional and academic life.