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(2022)

Hillslope Hydrology

Author : Zach Vaughn

Subject : Geology and Geosciences

ISBN :9781639892709

Hillslopes are a significant feature of the natural landscape. They play a crucial role in organizing the availability of water on land. Such organization of water gives rise to distinct characteristics

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2022

Introduction to Earthquake Engineering

Author : Elijah Walker

Subject : Geology and Geosciences

ISBN :9781639893034

The branch of engineering that is concerned with the designing and analysis of structures to avoid damages caused by earthquakes is known as earthquake engineering. The goal of the discipline is to make

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(2022)

Key Concepts in Geomorphology

Author : Daniel Hunter

Subject : Geology and Geosciences

ISBN :9781639893157

The branch of science which is concerned with the origin and evolution of various landscapes on earth is known as geomorphology. This includes the study of various chemical, physical and biological processes

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(2022)

Practical Hydrogeology: Concepts and Field Applications

Author : William Sobol

Subject : Geology and Geosciences

ISBN :9781639894321

Hydrogeology is the study of occurrence, distribution and movement of groundwater. Groundwater contamination, conservation of supplies and water quality are the key concerns under hydrogeology. It deals

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(2022)

Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

Author : Cody Long

Subject : Geology and Geosciences

ISBN :9781639894413

The study of sediments such as sand, silt and clay is referred to as sedimentology. This includes the analyses of various process related to their formation, transportation, diagenesis and deposition.

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2022

Snow Hydrology: Principles and Applications

Author : Alfred Mills

Subject : Geology and Geosciences

ISBN :9781639894857

Snow hydrology is a specialized field of hydrology that is of particular importance to study the composition, dispersion and movement of snow and ice. Accumulation and melting of snow in watersheds at

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2022

Volcanology: Geological and Applied Aspects

Author : Christopher Jenkins

Subject : Geology and Geosciences

ISBN :9781639895618

Volcanology is the discipline of geologic sciences that studies volcanoes, lava, magma and the different aspects of volcanic eruptions. A volcanic eruption is a geological, geophysical and geochemical

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(2022)

Advances in Coal Science and Technology

Author : Ezekiel Peterson

Subject : Mining Engineering and Mineralogy

ISBN :9781639890217

Coal is a black combustible sedimentary rock. It is formed when plants decay into peat. It transforms into coal due to pressure and heat of the deep burial over millions of years. It is a primary energy

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(2022)

Principles of Oceanography

Author : Christopher Howard

Subject : Oceanography and Aquatic Ecology

ISBN :9781639894390

The study of various physical, chemical and biological features of oceans is known as oceanography. It is an inter-disciplinary field of physics, geology and biology which attempts to study the history

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(2022)

Understanding Remote Sensing

Author : Ryan Fox

Subject : Remote Sensing

ISBN :9781639895458

The science of gathering information about a distant object without making any physical contact with it is called remote sensing. It makes use of different kinds of sensors to observe the Earth and other

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