Geology, geomorphology and the lithosphere

This book demystifies that art and science of seismic interpretation for those with and without formal geophysical training.

Increased environmental and energy concerns have renewed global interest in raw earth as a building material.

Environmental geology is an applied science concerned with the practical application of the principles of geology in the solving of environmental problems.

This book provides the first comprehensive compilation of cutting-edge research on Merapi volcano on the island of Java, Indonesia, one of the most iconic volcanoes in the world.

Contourites are sediments deposited or substantially reworked by bottom currents.

This book highlights the most prominent research on the Popigai meteorite crater (Siberia, Russia), the 6th largest known impact structure in the world.

estimate tsunami potential by computing seismic moment.

This book presents an integrated approach to the study of the evolution of the Archean lithosphere, biosphere and atmosphere, and as such it is a unique contribution to our understanding of the early Earth and life.

Founded in 1966, the internationally recognized and acclaimed SeriesPalaeoecology of Africa publishes interdisciplinary scientific papers on landscape evolution and on former environments of the African continent.

This title was originally published in 1977.

This book focuses on the impacts of anthropogenic radiation on wildlife and ecosystems and provides an in-depth look at the approaches and available tools we can use to gain information about biological effects of radiation in the environment.

Although several excellent works exist that describe the effective elastic thickness (Te) of the lithosphere-its theory, significance and relevance to Earth sciences in general-none cover the details of the methods for its estimation.

This comprehensive handbook covers all aspects of design, production, and construction of precast concrete tunnel segmental lining, with the best practices in the field included in one book for the first time.

From the preface by Joel E.

This book provides an up-to-date overview of the Quaternary geological and geomorphological evolution of the Coorong Coastal Plain region and its significance in a global context for understanding long-term records of Quaternary sea-level changes.

The present book aims in discussing water and sediment geochemistry of lakes in the background of natural processes in respect of Indian lakes, the information and data in respect of these are lacking which may be of interest to limnologists, geochemists and scientists in other disciplines such as zoologists, botanists, forestry etc.

This book presents the most up to date information relevant to the design and instrumentation of underground structures.

To solve a crystal structure means to determine the precise spatial arrangements of all of the atoms in a chemical compound in the crystalline state.

Pesticide Interactions in Crop Production: Beneficial and Deleterious Effects evaluates the effects of pesticides on plants by exploring the physical, chemical, biological, and ecological interactions of pesticides that influence a crop.

This book analyzes equity and diversity in schools and teacher education.

Uranium is an element to be found ubiquitous in rock, soil, and water.

The key to the solution of geological hazards such as Karst water inrush and mud burst in tunnel lies in the accurate prediction or detection of Karst and groundwater.

Glaciers provide an unparalleled tool for studying global environmental change.

This book describes the bioavailability, toxicity and risk relationships of metal contaminants in ecosystems.

This book is a comprehensive overview of economic geology for the general geologist and anyone else interested in the minerals industry and the global supply of raw materials.

An advanced level textbook on wave propagation and scattering directed at applied mathematicians, seismologists, and engineers.

Historical Geography of Crop Plants is devoted to a variety of staple and food crops, as well as fodder, fiber, timber, rubber, and other crops.

Having been the fourth largest lake on the globe roughly 50 years ago, today the Aral Sea no longer exists.

Due to political pressures, prior to the 1990s little was known about the nature of human foraging adaptations in the deserts, grasslands, and mountains of north western China during the last glacial period.

Tuzo is the never-before-told story of one of Canada's most influential scientists and the discovery of plate tectonics, a pivotal development that forever altered how we think of our planet.

A comprehensive collection of contributions from the Middle East and Japan, dealing with pressing problems concerning sustainability in arid zones, this time with the accent on environmental science and engineering.

Nitrogen is an essential primary nutrient for plant growth and development.

Der jüngste Vulkan Deutschlands, das Ulmener Maar, ist gerade mal 11000 Jahren alt.

Soil and ecosystem modeling is crucial for managing and comprehending ecological processes and should be required for all studies focusing on agriculture systems, environmental management, environmental sciences, and ecology.

Geology and Landscape Evolution: General Principles Applied to the United States, Third Edition is an accessible text that balances interdisciplinary theory and applications within the physical geography, geology, geomorphology and climatology of the United States.

Caribbean Tsunamis - A 500-Year History from 1498-1998 broadly characterizes the nature of tsunamis in the Caribbean Sea, while bearing in mind both scientific aspects as well as potential interest by the many governments and populations likely to be affected by the hazard.

Keine ausführliche Beschreibung für "Tafeln zur Berechnung von Gauss-Krüger-Koordinaten auf dem Ellipsoid von Krassowski" verfügbar.

In a time without GPS and echosounder, European engineers and black labourers worked for decades to get a better understanding of the nautical intricacies of the Congo River.

The most recent "e;comprehensive"e; book on the subject of ground water sampling was written by Dr.

A synthesis of years of interdisciplinary research and practice, the second edition of this bestseller continues to serve as a primary resource for information on the assessment, remediation, and control of contamination on and below the ground surface.

This book introduces aqueous geochemistry applied to geothermal systems.

Plio-Pleistocene sites are a rare occurrence in same sites.

This book discusses heritage stones which were used in the making of the architectonic heritage of Delhi and Agra, encompassing UNESCO world heritage sites and heritage sites designated as prominent by the Indian government.

This book presents an extensive overview of literature published globally in the last decades on REE distribution in minor and accessory minerals from various types of ultramafic, mafic, and other plutonic rocks.

Light is the essential source of information about the surrounding world for most of us.

Himalaya, the world's most prominent mountain system of the world is a source of sustainence for the social, cultural and economic development of population across different countries.

This book presents the first comprehensive assessment of water resources in Pakistan including surface water resources and groundwater resources.