Geology: An Earth System's Approach Author : Alexander Woods Subject : Geology and Geosciences ISBN :9781639892372 Geology is the study of Earth processes, Earth materials, and Earth history, and how they change over time. It is an Earth science and is treated as one major aspect of integrated Earth system science 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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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 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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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 Read More |
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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 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 |
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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 Read More |