Prediction and Monitoring of Tropical Cyclones Author : Igor Fuller Subject : Disaster Management ISBN :9781639894338 Tropical cyclones are rapidly rotating storm systems which form almost exclusively over tropical seas. They have a low-pressure center, closed low-level atmospheric circulation, strong winds and a spiral Read More |
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Tsunami: Modeling and Hazard Assessment Author : Jonathan Keller Subject : Disaster Management ISBN :9781639895335 A tsunami is a series of waves in a water body, usually an ocean or a lake, caused by the displacement of a large volume of water. Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other underwater explosions have the Read More |
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Principles of Geographical Information Systems Author : Melissa Walker Subject : Geography ISBN :9781639894376 Geographical information systems are technological frameworks which are used to gather, analyze and manage data. It is an interdisciplinary field which draws on the principles of engineering, management, Read More |
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Urban Planning and Development Author : Kenneth Frost Subject : Geography ISBN :9781639895519 The interdisciplinary field that is concerned with the planning and development of physical layout of human settlements is known as urban planning. The main aim of urban planning is public welfare. It Read More |
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Advanced Principles of Applied Geophysics Author : Karl Seibert Subject : Geology and Geosciences ISBN :9781639890187 Geophysics is a subject of natural science that deals with the physical processes and properties of the Earth and its atmosphere using quantitative methods for their analysis. It involves the geological Read More |
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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 Read More |
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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 Read More |
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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 Read More |
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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. Read More |
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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 Read More |