Introducing Earth and Environmental Sciences – serie
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Introducing Stratigraphy
Av Paul Lyle
Häftad, 2019
413 kr
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Stratigraphy is the branch of geology which studies rock layers (strata) and layering (stratification).Stratigraphy deals primarily with sedimentary rocks but also embraces layered igneous rocks where layers result from successive lava flows.A common goal of stratigraphic studies is the …
Introducing Mineralogy
Av John Mason
Häftad, 2014
413 kr
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People have been fascinated by minerals since prehistory. The attractions of minerals lie in their colours, their beautiful crystals and the discoveries of their uses and the metals that can be obtained from them. Minerals receive attention from a wide variety of people: mining executives, …
Introducing Natural Resources
Av Graham Park
Häftad, 2015
413 kr
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Over the many millennia that the human race has inhabited our planet, a use has been found for almost everything that is to be found on it. However, since the Industrial Revolution, many of the resources that we have come to rely on are being depleted, some at an alarming rate. Misuse of others, …
Introducing Metamorphism
Av Ian Sanders
Häftad, 2018
413 kr
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Metamorphic rocks are one of the three main types of rock. Originally comprising either igneous or sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks are the products of change by heat and pressure, often at great depths in the earth’s crust, into a completely new form. One of the classic examples of the result …
Introducing Geology
A Guide to the World of Rocks
Av Graham Park
Häftad, 2018
380 kr
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Our world is made of rock. Although much of the Earth’s surface is covered by vegetation, concrete or water, if one digs down far enough solid rock will always be found. Those who live in a landscape where rock outcrops are obvious will have wondered about the kind of rocks they are looking at and …
Introducing Hydrogeology
Häftad, 2020
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Hydrogeology is an important and vibrant sub-set of geology. It deals with the distribution and movement of water, groundwater, in the soil and rocks of the Earth. Groundwater transport is one part of the overall hydrological cycle; water is transferred by evaporation from the oceans into the …
Introducing Geophysics
Av Peter Styles
Häftad, 2021
413 kr
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Geophysics is a term that might discourage any but the most inquisitive Earth Scientist but, simply put, it is the study of the Physics of the Earth. As the Earth is very large and relatively slow-moving it is described by the classical Physics disciplines such as heat, gravity, magnetism, …
Introducing Palaeontology
A Guide to Ancient Life
Häftad, 2019
383 kr
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Life on Earth can be traced back over three billion years into the past. Many examples of the Earth’s former inhabitants are to be found in rocks, preserved as beautiful and fascinating fossils. The earliest life forms were bacteria and algae; these produced the oxygen that enabled more complex …
Introducing Sea Level Change
Häftad, 2018
413 kr
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One of the most important issues in current debates on climate change is sea level rise. Hardly a day goes by when there is not a newspaper article, TV or radio presentation on the topic. Nearly half of the world’s population live on or near the coast, so there is real concern about the impact that …
Introducing Volcanology
A Guide to Hot Rocks
Häftad, 2021
383 kr
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Volcanoes have an endless fascination. Their eruptions are a regular reminder of the power of nature and our vulnerability to this raw geological phenomenon, however volcanic activity, and its plumbing from beneath, is an essential element of the forces that shaped and constantly reshape our …
Introducing Meteorology
A Guide to the Weather
Av Jon Shonk
Häftad, 2020
383 kr
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In many parts of the world the weather forms a daily topic of conversation, In others it hardly changes from one week to the next. However, human life is governed by the weather which affects much of our activity, from farming to fishing and from shopping to holiday-making. Introducing Meteorology …
Introducing Tectonics, Rock Structures and Mountain Belts
Av Graham Park
Häftad, 2021
413 kr
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Introducing Tectonics, Rock Structures and Mountain Belts is written to explain the key concepts of tectonics and rock structures to students and to the interested non-specialist, especially those without a strong mathematical background. The study and understanding of geological structures has …
Introducing Oceanography
Av David N. Thomas, David G. Bowers
Häftad, 2021
406 kr
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Two thirds of our planet is covered by oceans and seas. Over recent decades developments in ocean science have dramatically improved our understanding of the key role oceans play in the Earth System, and how vital they are for regulating global climate. Humans depend on the oceans for many …
Introducing Sedimentology
Av Stuart Jones
Häftad, 2023
413 kr
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Sediments and sedimentary rocks are fundamental to our understanding of the Earth and the array of environments that characterise its surface. Since some 70% of the rocks on the Earth’s surface are sedimentary in origin and sediments are of great economic importance, there is a very good chance …
Introducing Geomorphology
A Guide to Landforms and Processes
Häftad, 2021
383 kr
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Geomorphology is the study of the earth’s landforms and the processes that made the landscape look the way it does today. What we see when we look at a scenic view is the result of the interplay of the forces that shape the earth’s surface. These operate on many different timescales and involve …
