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This handy pocket-sized field guide provides practical information and assistance to anyone engaged in small-scale surveys on the ground. Fully revised and updated throughout, the Fourth Edition includes comprehensive updates on the use of GPR and GPS and new sections on surface wave seismics and towed array systems. This has become the standard text in this area for use in the field and the experience of the two authors will ensure the book retains its place as one of the most popular handbooks in applied geophysics. Fully revised and updated to incorporate new developments in the field;Focus on quality control of the acquisition of data and basic field interpretation;User-friendly, accessible writing style;Includes updates on Ground Penetrating Radar and the use of GPS;New section on surface wave methods.Additional material available on the companion website at www.wiley.com/go/milsom/geophysics4e

The Second Edition of this unique pocket field guide has been thoroughly revised and updated to include advances in physical volcanology, emplacement of magmas and interpreting structures and textures in igneous rocks. The book integrates new field based techniques (AMS and geophysical studies of pluton shape) with new topics on magma mixing and mingling, sill emplacement and magma sediment interaction. Part of the successful Field Guide series, this book includes revised sections on granitic and basaltic rocks and for the first time a new chapter on the engineering properties of igneous rocks. The Geological Field Guide Series is specifically designed for scientists and students to use in the field when information and resources may be more difficult to access.Many editions have been updated for 2011 and the guides are: Student-friendly in design and costDurableLightweightPocket-sizedReliableConciseVisit the series homepage at http://www.wiley.com/go/geologicalfield

Part of The Geological Field Guide Series, Basic Geological Mapping, 5thEdition is an essential basic guide to field techniques in mapping geology. Now completely revised and updated the book retains the concise clarity which has made it an indispensable instant reference in its previous editions. It provides the reader with all the necessary practical information and techniques that they will need while carrying out work in the field, covering a wide spectrum of different conditions, needs and types of countries. This edition covers new developments in technology including Google Earth and the use of GPS. This is an ideal field guide to geological mapping for 2nd/3rd year undergraduates of Geology, Hydrogeology and Geological Engineering.

This fourth edition builds on the success of previous editions and for the first time is produced in full colour throughout with improved photos and diagrams. It retains its popular pocket size and is an essential buy for all students working in the field. The text shows how sedimentary rocks are tackled in the field and has been written for all those with a geological background. It describes how the features of sedimentary rocks can be recorded in the field particularly through the construction of graphic logs. In succeeding chapters the various sedimentary rock types, textures and structures are discussed and shown how they can be described and measured in the field. There are expanded sections on trace fossils and volcaniclastics along with updated reference list. Finally a concluding section deals briefly with facies identification and points the ways towards facies interpretations, and the identification of sequences and cycles.Key Features: Full colour throughout with improved photos, figures and diagrams in a modern layout.Complete revision and update of best selling textbook which is part of the highly successful Field Guide series.Expanded sections on trace fossils and volcaniclastics along with updated reference list.Handy pocket size with laminated cover.Includes supplementary website with downloadable logging sheets for fieldwork activities.

The Field Description of Metamorphic Rocks The Field Description of Metamorphic Rocks, Second Edition This pocket-sized field guide describes how metamorphic rocks and rock masses may be observed, recorded and mapped in the field. Written at a level suitable for Earth Science undergraduate students, this book is an essential tool for any geologist — student, professional or amateur — faced with the task of making a general description of an area of metamorphic rocks. A clear, systematic framework, together with numerous colour diagrams, illustrations and checklists, enables readers with different backgrounds to produce useful descriptions, despite possible differences of background or specialist interest. Additional information is also provided to aid those who are undertaking field mapping courses or must compile field evidence into reports on the metamorphic evolution of a region. This book: Shows the reader how to observe metamorphic rocks in the field, from the outcrop to the hand specimen scaleIs fully revised and updated to incorporate new developments in the fieldOffers a user-friendly and accessible writing style including a revised format with tabbed sections for easy navigationCovers key topics including classification and mapping of metamorphic rocks, understanding key textures and fabrics, and details on contacts and fault zones

The latest edition of the leading text on field methods in geophysics In the thoroughly revised Fifth Edition of Field Geophysics, a team of experienced geophysicists provides a modern and up-to-date treatment of both theory and practice. The handy field guide maintains the highly accessible style of the previous editions while offering restructured chapters that benefit from new content and graphics. The new editions now includes essential geology theory that assists field geophysicists in recognizing how local geological conditions might influence the design or success of a survey. Field Geophysics provides readers with a new chapter on borehole seismic geophysics, a common industrial survey method, as well as a new chapter on advanced geophysical methods. Throughout, the book focuses on methods that are becoming more relevant at the expense of traditional techniques. Readers will also find: A comprehensive introduction to geophysics, definitions, geological concepts, site craft, and geophysical dataMagnetic methods in geophysics, including magnetic properties, the earth’s magnetic field, and magnetic instrumentsGravity methods in geophysics, including gravity meters, reductions, and surveysPractical exploration of seismic reflection, seismic refraction, and seismic surface wave methodsPerfect for undergraduate and graduate students studying geophysics and its associated field methods, Field Geophysics will also earn a place in the libraries of professional geologists, geotechnical engineers, utility asset managers, and health and safety managers.

Field Hydrogeology Pocket-sized field workbook for students studying hydrogeology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels The fully revised Fifth Edition of Field Hydrogeology serves as a comprehensive guide to conducting a hydrogeological study, beautifully presented with full colour photos and diagrams throughout, in a practical pocket size for easy use in the field. This new edition includes recent developments in the environmental regulations, with particular focus on the use of innovative technology. New topics in the Fifth Edition include the monitoring of boreholes using piezometers, how to identify the origin of water in the basement of a building, and an expanded section on geothermal energy. The text also includes case studies and text boxes to aid in reader comprehension, with a particular emphasis on practical application throughout. The Fifth Edition of Field Hydrogeology addresses key topics such as: Horizontal wells and shallow aquifersComplicated flow rates through the unsaturated zoneThe use of tritium, chlorofluorocarbons and sulphur hexafluoride in recharge studiesCleaning of boreholes using hydrogen peroxide and oxalic acidField Hydrogeology is an essential tool for undergraduate and postgraduate students in Geology, Earth Sciences, Hydrogeology and Engineering courses who are learning to conduct fieldwork and need a handy pocket-sized guide to accompany them into the field.

Despite the modern dominance of computer graphics programs and digital cameras, the ability todraw geological structures manually remains a necessity in academic geology and beyond. Drawings serve for quick and simple documentation in the field or at the microscope. They can be applied as a language of their own as well as be adapted to suit specific requirements. Moreover, geological drawing improves observational ability and contributes to the understanding of geological structures and structure-forming processes. Geological drawing is assisted scientific thinking.Drawing Geological Structures provides undergraduate as well as graduate and practicing geologists with a thorough, step-by-step practical guide to the art of geological drawing. Beginning with the basics, the book covers thin sections, sample sections, samples and geological stereograms. The chapters provide examples of how drawings evolve and are complemented by exercises, allowing the reader to practice their drawing prior to going out into the field or working at the microscope. Users of this unique guide will develop their knowledge and technical vocabulary whilst also improving their drawing skills.