Geology

The dynamic mechanism of plate tectonics remains a reasonable theory, but one with shortcomings such as insufficient bases for plate division, unclear plate boundaries, and unclear geological charact …

Exploring the link between the ocean’s currents and rapid climate change Wally Broecker is one of the world’s leading authorities on abrupt global climate change. More than two decades ago, he discov …

Authoritative, accessible, and updated introduction to sedimentary rocks for undergraduate students Sedimentary Petrology provides readers with a concise account of sedimentary rock composition, mine …

A comprehensive review of the sources and impacts of different types of marine noise Measuring devices such as ocean bottom seismometers and hydrophones designed to detect earthquakes pick up many ot …

The Cycle of Erosion in Different Climates delves into the fascinating interplay between climatic factors and landform evolution, rooted in Professor Birot’s influential lectures in Brazil following …

Das E-Book Geology of the Olduvai Gorge wird angeboten von University of California Press und wurde mit folgenden Begriffen kategorisiert: …

The Galápagos Islands are renown for their unique flora and fauna, inspiring Charles Darwin in the elaboration of his theory of evolution. Yet in his Voyage of the Beagle, published in 1839, Darwin a …

Archaeological Soil and Sediment Micromorphology goes beyond a mere review of current literature and features the most up to date contributions from numerous scientists working in the field. The book …

Environmental and Low-Temperature Geochemistry presents conceptual and quantitative principles of geochemistry in order to foster understanding of natural processes at and near the earth’s surface, a …

The impact of natural disasters has become an important and ever-growing preoccupation for modern societies. Volcanic eruptions are particularly feared due to their devastating local, regional or glo …