VER - Geology 1

Nigeria and Its Tin Fields is a comprehensive exploration of the tin mining industry in Nigeria, authored by A. E. Kitson and first published in 1912. The book offers a detailed account of the disco……続きを見る

In 1878, the first complete dinosaur skeleton was discovered in a coal mine in Bernissart, Belgium. Iguanodon, first described by Gideon Mantell on the basis of fragments discovered in England in 18……続きを見る

Aromatic Basmati rice, also known as ‘the scented pearl’ by its connoisseurs, has been grown in a specific geo-climatic region of India and Pakistan for centuries. It is appreciated by consumers in ……続きを見る

Geologist Oliver Milatovic takes a critical look at whether our Earth is actually a solid as claimed by most geologists, or is in fact partially hollow. He examines the creation of the Earth, other ……続きを見る

Natural Disasters and Preparedness is a comprehensive course designed to equip students with a deep understanding of various natural disasters and practical strategies for effective preparedness. Th……続きを見る

Explore the wonders of the universe and the search for life beyond Earth through this comprehensive online astrobiology course. Exploring the Cosmos offers students a rich understanding of astronomy……続きを見る

'A lyrical meditation on landscapes and cities, vivid reportage and a memoir. And also a beautifully realised and moving read.' Financial Times **'A beguiling mix of history, geology, folklore and m……続きを見る

In "Geology," James Geikie offers a pioneering examination of the Earth's structure and processes, blending meticulous field observation with a robust theoretical framework. This work stands out for……続きを見る

L'Asie est le plus vaste des continents : 44 millions de kilomètres carrés. Elle s'étend sur 75 degrés de latitude et, en tenant compte des îles, sur 92 degrés (de la Severnaïa Zemlia, ou Terre du N……続きを見る

Many applied researchers equate spatial statistics with prediction or mapping, but this book naturally extends linear models, which includes regression and ANOVA as pillars of applied statistics, to……続きを見る

Underground Excavations in Rock deals with the geotechnical aspects of the design of underground openings for mining and civil engineering processes. 続きを見る

Ein altes Manuskript führt den Geologieprofessor Otto Lidenbrock auf die Spur eines verborgenen Pfades in das Erdinnere – bis zum Mittelpunkt der Erde. Neugier und Wissenschaftsdrang treiben ihn an,……続きを見る

Chemistry for Environmental and Earth Sciences focuses on the chemistry and processes behind environmental issues such as global warming, ozone depletion, acid rain, water pollution, and soil contam……続きを見る

The book deals with the relationship and interaction between epikarst and surface karstification in seven chapters. The focus of the book is the development of the epikarst of different karst types ……続きを見る

En esta obra de divulgación científica converge la ciencia y el arte en la interpretación paleoambiental del miembro superior calcáreo de la Formación Tibasosa. El texto se complementa con ilustraci……続きを見る

This booklet is a very brief guide to some of the instruments used by the gemmologist. It includes some practical hints and tips that will prove useful. It looks in particular at lighting methods fo……続きを見る

Inclusions are one of the most diagnostic characteristics of gemstones assisting greatly in their identification. Specific inclusions can often indicate a gemstones geological occurrence, its countr……続きを見る

Both the beauty and interest of fractures and fracture networks are easy to grasp, since they are abundant in nature. An example is the road from Digne to Nice in the south of France, with an impres……続きを見る

After a brief review of global tectonics and the structure of the crust and upper mantle, the basic relations of conductive heat transport and the rock thermal properties are introduced as well as t……続きを見る

Long unknown in the West, The Biosphere established the field of biogeochemistry and is one of the classic founding documents of what later became known as Gaia theory. It is the first sustained exp……続きを見る

Recent years have witnessed the development of computational geomechanics as an important branch of engineering. The use of modern computational techniques makes it possible to deal with many comple……続きを見る

Empirical research needs a profound theory to be successful. This is the simple but, in its consequences, radical approach for this study in geomorphology. It critically analyses the current system ……続きを見る

This book provides essential background knowledge on the development of model-based real-world solutions in the field of control and decision making for water systems. It presents system engineering……続きを見る

The author of this book has been working in different types of karren landscapes for more than fifteen years. The book summarizes the scientific results of syst- atic observations made during field ……続きを見る

This thesis presents an impressive summary of the potential to use passive seismic methods to monitor the sequestration of anthropogenic CO2 in geologic reservoirs. It brings together innovative res……続きを見る

This textbook offers a superb introduction to theoretical and practical soil mechanics. Special attention is given to the risks of failure in civil engineering, and themes covered include stresses i……続きを見る

The book considers the riverine paleo structures of the coastal marine zone from the point of view of marine bottom seismic acoustics. The authors describe the mechanisms of the origin and features ……続きを見る

Systems thinking/analysis is widely applied for solving complex problems in engineering and certain other fields. Astrobiology, which inherently involves complex problems, can benefit from such an a……続きを見る

Le mot glacier réunit deux ensembles de nature différente mais qui sont indissociables. Il désigne, d'une part, une masse de glace d'un seul tenant, avec le névé et la neige qui la recouvrent en par……続きを見る

L'usage fait de l'Europe un continent ; en réalité, celle-ci constitue une partie de l'Eurasie, avec laquelle elle est en continuité de l'Ancien Monde – puisque l'Afrique n'est pas complètement sépa……続きを見る