Earth sciences Books

The geology of Cornwall has been the subject of continuing investigation since the end of the seventeenth century. A literature of great historical interest exists, and this is analysed in this book alongside a wide-ranging review of the current position...

Despite scientific evidence that business-as-usual is unsustainable, there is a huge and widespread inertia to 'greening' the planet. Warming to Ecocide considers climate change from a thermodynamic perspective and asks whether...

Superfund liability). This is an issue that is currently having an dramatic impact on the industry. The impact is being felt in transactions involving the potential sale of properties, insuring operations, development of new...

This volume reviews the evolution of ten years' learning and discovery about water scarcity, livelihoods, and food security within the CGIAR Challenge Program on Water and Food. It draws on the experiences of over 100 projects conducted in ten...

The latest 4th edition of the international standard on the principles of reliability for load bearing structures (ISO2394:2015) includes a new Annex D dedicated to the reliability of geotechnical structures. The emphasis in Annex D is to identify and...

This book gives readers detailed explanations of the techniques used to map and monitor the built and natural environment and how that data, collected from a wide range of scales and cost options, is translated into an image or visual experience. It is...

In The Science Behind Natural Phenomena: Exploring the Wonders of the Natural World, author August Raines takes readers on an awe-inspiring journey through some of the most breathtaking natural events on Earth. From the roaring force of hurricanes and...

Ce livre classique a été initialement publié il y a plusieurs décennies sous le titre ""My Schools and Schoolmasters Or, The Story of My Education"". Il a maintenant été traduit par Writat en langue française pour ses lecteurs francophones. Chez Writat,...

The book, Principles Of Geology; Being An Inquiry How Far The Former Changes Of The Earth'S Surface Are Referable To Causes Now In Operation (Volume Ii), has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This...

The book, Report On The New Map Of Maryland 1834, has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have...

The book, The Zoology Of Captain Beechey'S Voyage, has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have...

"Die Lektüre des Aufsatzes von Heß über den Taltrog regte mich an, die Verifizierung der dort ausgesprochenen Idee, daß sich die Vierzahl der Eiszeiten, die aus den fluvioglazialen Ablagerungen der Vorländer erschlossen wurde, in den Alpentälern...

This Special Issue presents some works considered innovative in the field of sustainability in geotechnics and whose practical application is already current or may occur in the near future. The Special Issue brings together sixteen papers that, not only...

This is a reprint of the Special Issue "Geochemistry of Travertine and Calcareous Tufa" that was published in Minerals.This Special Issue includes eleven scientific contributions that consider a wide range of questions related to the geochemistry of...

This reprint delves into the cutting-edge intersection of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), offering a comprehensive look at how these technologies are revolutionizing vegetation monitoring, target tracking, and various...

Bachelor Thesis from the year 2019 in the subject Environmental Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, course: Environmental Technology, language: English, abstract: This research work seeks to study the effects of anthropogenic activities...

Diplomarbeit aus dem Jahr 2009 im Fachbereich Geowissenschaften / Geographie - Regionalgeographie, Note: 1.7, Universität Leipzig (Geography), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die vorliegende Arbeit leistet einen Beitrag zu einer Studie des Leibniz Institutes...

The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 21 or CMP 11 will be held in Le Bourget, France (near Paris), from November 30 to December 11. It will be the 21st yearly session of the Conference of the Parties to the 1992 United Nations Framework...

With the rapid development of urbanization and social economy, the utilization and protection of land have become one of the great social problems globally. Unreasonable land-use planning and allocation are gradually reducing the efficiency and...

Most freshwater aquatic ecosystems have focused on open-water conditions, during spring, summer, and autumn. Studies in winter during ice-covered conditions are sparse due to the logistic difficulties of sampling during freezing weather and the...

The immediate goal of this Special Issue was the characterization of land uses and occupations (LULC) in watersheds and the assessment of impacts caused by anthropogenic activities. The goal was immediate because the ultimate purpose was to help bring...

Remote sensing plays a pivotal role in understanding where and how floods and glacier geohazards occur; their severity, causes and types; and the risk that they may pose to populations, activities and properties. By providing a spectrum of imaging...

The Voyage of the Beagle, a maritime odyssey that unfolded in the early 19th century, stands as an extraordinary chapter in the annals of exploration, forever etching the HMS Beagle into the fabric of scientific history. Led by the intrepid Captain...

Rocknocker: A Geologist's Memoir reviews the life of George Devries Klein, an immigrant who made it through the American System as a geologist. It chronicles his life from early childhood, graduate school, working as an oil company researcher, university...

Dear Indy: A Father's Plea for Climate Action is a clarion call to humanity to look inside itself and see the damage our species is inflicting on the natural world, the animals that share our incredible planet, and how this is affecting our...

This book traces the history of objections raised to the theory of plate tectonics, starting in the late 1960s. A surprising number of professional geologists and geophysicists raised legitimate concerns about the theory at the time it was proposed in...

Weather forecasting and climate behavioral analysis have traditionally been done using complicated physics models and accompanying atmospheric variables. However, the traditional approaches lack common tools, which can lead to incomplete information...

The blue economy is a widely used concept in policy circles; however, people across a wide spectrum have a peripheral understanding of the phenomenon. At the moment, there are several conflicting understandings of the blue economy but no universally...

Among the most important reasons that artificial reefs have been created are the protection of the seabed with macroalgae, the possibility of improving fishing, and meeting the expectations and demands of tourists. Coastal managers have realized that it...

The various sub-fields of atmospheric sciences along with latest technological progress that have future implications are glanced at in this book. Some of the diverse topics covered in this book address the varied branches that fall under this category...

This is a research-focused book which presents theoretical and scientific studies in the field of marine science. It contains many exclusive researches contributed by eminent authors from all parts of the world. Marine science deals with the detailed...

This book provides comprehensive insights into the fields of earthquake engineering and structural dynamics. It comprises of research work contributed by various experts and researchers in the field of earthquake engineering. Both these disciplines focus...

Earth and planetary science refers to that field of science which deals with the scientific study of the planets, moons and other celestial bodies, particularly in our solar system. Its objective is to understand their structure, dynamics, evolution, and...

Marine science studies the fauna and flora present in water bodies and their interaction with others. It includes marine and coastal management, oceanography, marine biology and marine ecology. This book discusses a wide array of topics in the light of...

Extensive trails within Larimer County's foothills natural areas provide year-round access to scenic landscapes harboring a wide diversity of plant and animal life. The landscape is a reflection of the underlying geology revealed by widespread rock...

This book is a full-color study of over 500 pre-Clovis stone artifacts of Virginia. With the 22K-year date of the Cinmar bipoint in Virginia, there is ample evidence of artifact classes that are older than Clovis. Over 50 tool types are illustrated and...

This book describes how the effects of nature's own nuclear reactors have shaped the Earth, the Solar System, the Universe, and the history of life as we know it. It focuses on observed effects that are poorly explained by our standard theories,...

In this revised edition of a Baby Professor classic, we'll take a second look at rocks and what we know about them. Complete with age-appropriate texts and appealing images, kids will fall in love at first sight with this supplemental learning tool. Grab...

This book focuses on fantastic ocean life - a watery alien world. Knowledge on marine life is important to promote an awareness of humans affect the world and the creatures living in it. There should be a balance of life in both land and sea. Go ahead...

Nothing on Earth remains constant. Even its geologic features change over time. Some of the factors that affect surface changes are glaciers, earthquakes and volcanoes. This book will discuss these factors and their effects on the Earth's surface. Have a...