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Cambridge University Press The New Catastrophism
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Cambridge University Press Elasticity and Geomechanics
Book SynopsisConcisely examines the use of elasticity in solving geotechnical engineering problems. In a highly illustrated and user-friendly format, the book provides a thorough grounding in the linear theory of elasticity and an understanding of the applications, for upper level students in civil engineering and engineering geology.Trade Review"...this reviewer liked Elasticity and Geomechanics. The writing style is informal and reads easily....If an instructor is looking for a book on basic elasticity with a geomaterial focus, this reviewer would encourage that instructor to look at this work; he or she might be pleasantly surprised." E.B. Pitman, Applied Mechanics Reviews"...a valuable guide....Overall, a pleasantly readable book. Highly recommended...." ChoiceTable of Contents1. Some ideas from the theory of elasticity; 2. The elastic constants; 3. Fundamental solutions; 4. Applications of fundamental solutions; Appendices.
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Cambridge University Press engineeringstrategiesforgreenhousegasmitigation
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Cambridge University Press Image Registration for Remote Sensing
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Cambridge University Press People and the Earth
Book SynopsisThis book discusses the basic components of our interaction with the earth, and speculates on what the future may hold. Written with wit and remarkable insight, and illustrated with numerous case histories, this book provides a balanced view of the complex environmental issues facing our civilization. An ideal introductory textbook and background reading.Trade Review'This is an excellent template for the new geology, also known as Earth systems science or environmental studies. People and the Earth is written at the introductory level and contains a seamless melding of policy implications as well as the requisite physical and biological science principles. I learned a lot reading it. I feel that this text contains the kinds of concepts that society must assimilate if the next century is to witness a better-managed planet than the past.' W. G. Ernst, W&M Arts Sciences'People and the Earth contains many very interesting case studies, several of which are different to those found in other similar texts. It poses challenges through these case studies that will encourage students to find out more. The authors offer some really valuable suggestions for further reading to support this. People and the Earth is an interesting publication, one which supports areas which are difficult for students to explore in depth and which are not always effectively covered. It provides a balanced view of the complex environmental issues affecting our civilisation.' Karl Donert, GeographyTable of ContentsPreface; 1. People and land; 2. Food; 3. Natural hazards; 4. Water; 5. Energy; 6. Mineral resources; 7. Waste and pollution; 8. Global change; 9. A final word.
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Cambridge University Press People and the Earth Basic Issues in the Sustainability of Resources and Environment
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Cambridge University Press Potential Theory in Gravity and Magnetic Applications
Book SynopsisA graduate text that bridges the gap between the classic texts on potential theory and modern books on applied geophysics. It begins with an introduction to potential theory and then gives applications to gravity and magnetic anomalies, using examples from the modern geophysical literature. Contains exercises and FORTRAN subroutines.Trade Review"...the first six chapters develop the fundamentals of potential theory in a clear and very accessible manner; the next six develop the applications of potential theory..." H.N. Pollack, ChoiceTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. The potential; 2. Consequences of the potential; 3. Newtonian potential; 4. Magnetic potential; 5. Magnetization; 6. Spherical harmonic analysis; 7. Regional gravity fields; 8. The geomagnetic field; 9. Forward method; 10. Inverse method; 11. Fourier-domain modeling; 12. Transformations; Appendix A. Review of vector calculus; Appendix B. Subroutines; Appendix C. Review of sampling theory; Appendix D. Conversion of units.
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Cambridge University Press Applied Factor Analysis in the Natural Sciences
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Cambridge University Press Environmental Engineering Geophys
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Cambridge University Press Dynamic Earth
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Cambridge University Press To Interpret the Earth
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Cambridge University Press Introduction to the Physics of the Earths Interior
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Cambridge University Press Introduction to the Physics of the Earths Interior
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Cambridge University Press The Earths Variable Rotation
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Cambridge University Press Solar System Evolution
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Handbook of Earth Science Data Cambridge Handbook Of Paperback
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Cambridge University Press The Earth
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Cambridge University Press Mantle Plumes and their Record in Earth History
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Cambridge University Press Basics of the Solar Wind
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Cambridge University Press The Magnetotelluric Method
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Cambridge University Press The Lithosphere
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Cambridge University Press Theory and Modeling of Rotating Fluids
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Cambridge University Press Geophysical Continua Deformation in the Earths Interior MpsSiam Series on Optimizatio
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Cambridge University Press The Surface of Mars 6 Cambridge Planetary Science Series Number 6
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Cambridge University Press Physics of the Earth
Book SynopsisThe fourth edition of Physics of the Earth maintains the original philosophy of this classic graduate textbook on fundamental solid earth geophysics, while being completely revised, updated and restructured. Over 140 student exercises of varying levels are included, with full solutions available online.Trade Review'Physics of the Earth will continue to set the standard for the teaching of deep or whole earth geophysics.' Vernon Cormier, Pure and Applied Geophysics'… a splendid textbook … a mine of knowledge and references' Jean-Paul Poirier, Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors'… the book is ideal for students as it combines physical insight, basic equations and plenty of discussion … a classic book. Highly recommended.' David Crossley, Geophysical Journal International' … the overall balance of the work makes it a valuable survey that provokes thought, even for specialists in the field.' Thorne Lay, Physics Today' … this is an excellent text that I can strongly recommend to anyone requiring an introduction to Solid Earth Geophysics and planetary science.' Geological MagazineTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Origin and history of the Solar System; 2. Composition of the Earth; 3. Radioactivity, isotopes and dating; 4. Isotopic clues to the age and origin of the Solar System; 5. Evidence of the Earth's evolutionary history; 6. Rotation, figure of the Earth and gravity; 7. Precession, wobble and rotational irregularities; 8. Tides and the evolution of the lunar orbit; 9. The satellite geoid, isostasy and post-glacial rebound; 10. Elastic and inelastic properties; 11. Deformation of the crust: rock mechanics; 12. Tectonics; 13. Convective and tectonic stresses; 14. Kinematics of the earthquake process; 15. Earthquake dynamics; 16. Seismic wave propagation; 17. Seismological determination of Earth structure; 18. Finite strain and high pressure equations of state; 19. Thermal properties; 20. The surface heat flux; 21. The global energy budget; 22. Thermodynamics of convection; 23. Thermal history; 24. The geomagnetic field; 25. Rock magnetism and paleomagnetism; 26. Alternative energy sources and natural climate variations: some geophysical background; Appendix A. General reference data; Appendix B. Orbital dynamics (Kepler's laws); Appendix C. Spherical harmonic functions; Appendix D. Relationships between elastic moduli of an isotropic solid; Appendix E. Thermodynamic parameters and derivative properties; Appendix F. An Earth model: mechanical properties; Appendix G. A thermal model of the Earth; Appendix H. Radioactive isotopes; Appendix I. A geological time scale 2004; Appendix J. Problems; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press The Continental Drift Controversy Volume 3 The Continental Drift Controversy 4 Volume Hardback Set
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Cambridge University Press A Breviary of Seismic Tomography
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Cambridge University Press Light Scattering by Ice Crystals
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Cambridge University Press Radical Adaptation
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Cambridge University Press Dynamic Sustainability
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Cambridge University Press Dynamic Sustainability
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Cambridge University Press Understanding Science
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Cambridge University Press Asteroids Astronomical and Geological Bodies 17 Cambridge Planetary Science Series Number 17
Book SynopsisAsteroid science is a fundamental topic in planetary science and is key to furthering our understanding of planetary formation and the evolution of the Solar System. Ground-based observations and missions have provided a wealth of new data in recent years, and forthcoming missions promise further exciting results. This accessible book presents a comprehensive introduction to asteroid science, summarising the astronomical and geological characteristics of asteroids. The interdisciplinary nature of asteroid science is reflected in the broad range of topics covered, including asteroid and meteorite classification, chemical and physical properties of asteroids, observational techniques, cratering, and the discovery of asteroids and how they are named. Other chapters discuss past, present and future space missions and the threat that these bodies pose for Earth. Based on an upper-level course on asteroids and meteorites taught by the author, this book is ideal for students, researchers and Trade Review'Asteroids: Astronomical and Geological Bodies was written to coincide with the surge of interest in these relatively small bodies. Missions such as NASA's Dawn satellite to Vesta and Ceres have increased this interest … [the author] intends for this book to introduce students to asteroids, meteors, and comets at a level that would allow them to move on to understanding articles in the planetary science literature. For a work of this breadth, the length is such that some topics are only briefly presented, but with detailed references for students to follow up for further study. Although the book does provide significant detail on the families of asteroids in the main belt, it also discusses comets, Trojan asteroids, centaurs, and Kuiper Belt objects. Some science results from the New Horizons mission to Pluto are presented… Undergraduates with an interest in planetary science will find this to be a very helpful reference book.' C. Palma, CHOICE'This excellent text-book is engagingly written, clear, readable, comprehensive, and just the right length and level for a masters' course … If you know little about asteroids and want to learn, I can recommend no better way to start than with this extremely impressive book.' David W. Hughes, The Observatory: A Review of Astronomy'… an excellent reference for readers interested in space rocks either out of professional or personal curiosity. It prepares the readers with the basics such that results obtained from space missions like Dawn, the first to visit a dwarf planet (Ceres); Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous Shoemaker, the first to land on an asteroid (Eros); Hayabusa, the first to return samples of an asteroid (Itokawa); Galileo and others can be interpreted and understood. … It is not all academic but conveys general knowledge as well. For instance, do the readers know that the iron used to make the dagger found in the tomb of Tutankhamun is meteoritic?' B. Ishak, Contemporary PhysicsTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgments; List of symbols and abbreviations; 1. Light and magnitude; 2. Orbits and discovering minor planets; 3. Meteorites, minerals, and isotopes; 4. Reflectance spectroscopy and asteroid taxonomy; 5. Physical properties and families; 6. Comets and outer Solar System bodies; 7. Near-Earth asteroids and the impact threat; 8. Spacecraft missions; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Deformation of Earth Materials
Book SynopsisA comprehensive, unified treatment of the materials science of deformation as applied to solid Earth geophysics and geology, this textbook is ideal for graduate courses on the rheology and dynamics of solid Earth. It is also a much-needed reference for geoscientists in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, materials science, mineralogy and ceramics.Trade Review'… a welcome addition to textbooks dealing with experimental rock mechanics and its application to natural rock deformation. … provides by far the most comprehensive and authoritative treatment of this field in recent years. … its greatest value lies in the drawing together of traditional topics together with more recent developments such as the thermodynamic aspects of rock deformation and links with whole-Earth geodynamics. This is combined with a clear writing style and excellent illustrations to make this an essential addition to a researcher's bookshelf.' Geological MagazineTable of ContentsPart I. General Background: 1. Stress and strain; 2. Thermodynamics; 3. Phenomenological theory of deformation; Part II. Materials Science of Deformation: 4. Elasticity; 5. Crystalline defects; 6. Experimental techniques in the study of plastic deformation; 7. Brittle fracture, brittle-plastic transition; 8. Diffusional creep; 9. Dislocation creep; 10. Effects of pressure and water; 11. Physical mechanisms of seismic wave attenuation; 12. Deformation of multi-phase materials; 13. Grain size; 14. Lattice preferred orientation; 15. Effects of phase transformations; 16. Stability and localization of deformation; Part III. Geological and Geophysical Applications: 17. Composition and structure of Earth's interior; 18. Time-dependent deformation of Earth and rheological structures; 19. Inference of rheological structure of Earth from mineral physics; 20. Heterogeneity of seismic wave velocities and its geodynamic significance; 21. Seismic anisotropy and its geodynamic significance; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Minerals Their Constitution and Origin
Book SynopsisThe new edition of this popular textbook, once again, provides an indispensable guide for the next generation of mineralogists. Designed for use on one- or two-semester courses, this second edition has been thoughtfully reorganised, making it more accessible to students, whilst still being suitable for an advanced mineralogy course. Additions include expanded introductions to many chapters, a new introductory chapter on crystal chemistry, revised figures, and an extended plates section containing beautiful colour photographs. Text boxes include historical background and case studies to engage students, and end-of-chapter questions help them reinforce concepts. With new online resources to support learning and teaching, including laboratory exercises, PowerPoint slides, useful web links and mineral identification tables, this is a sound investment for students in the fields of geology, materials science and environmental science, and a valuable reference for researchers, collectors and Trade Review'Minerals: Their Constitution and Origin (second edition) by Wenk and Bulakh is an excellent treatment of classical mineralogy with a novel emphasis on mineral-forming environments. Its organization, straightforward tone, and copious figures, including color imagery, should be welcomed by students. Additional online resources permit extensive incorporation by lecturers should they desire these resources. Both make it a worthy candidate for adoption into coursework. Additionally, this is an excellent and affordable resource for professional mineralogists and amateur mineral enthusiasts who seek a comprehensive and modern overview of classical mineralogy with an emphasis on mineral genesis.' Jonathan D. Price, American Mineralogist'Minerals is my go-to text for teaching Earth and planetary materials. The updated chapters on analytical methods and applied mineralogy are especially valuable in teaching interdisciplinary students with a wide range of backgrounds and interests. This book captures the broadening scope of our field.' Steve Jacobsen, Northwestern University, Illinois'The new edition remains quantitative and scientifically rigorous and has been improved by reorganization and by addition of new material.' Timothy L. Grove, Massachusetts Institute of Technology'… an excellent book which is suitable for teaching both in undergraduate and graduate student education in mineralogy … From basic crystallography to applied mineralogy, Minerals contains it all, and the style of writing is conclusive and scientifically sound … I am very happy to see the new second edition.' Günther J. Redhammer, University of Salzburg'… this is a refreshing new mineral textbook and is a wonderful resource to freshen up an undergraduate course. Every lecturer who teaches mineralogy and every earth sciences library should get a copy … Very highly recommended.' Geological Magazine'I think this book represents a sound undergraduate investment - a textbook that an undergraduate could visit and revisit throughout their degree programme, to remind them of the basics and, by following up the references, to provide a deeper understanding of the subjects covered.' Chemistry World'… [this] book provides a good coverage of minerals, with clear diagrams and photographs to supplement the text … there is much of value … the text is clear, and deeper treatments can be skipped, while still gaining knowledge of the wider range of mineralogy.' OUGS Newsletter'Wenk and Bulakh's Minerals is both authoritative and accessible, providing a thorough grounding in many aspects of modern mineralogy in a first-rate text.' New ScientistTable of ContentsPart I. Minerals as Chemical Compounds: 1. Subject and history of mineralogy; 2. Elements, bonding, simple structures and ionic radii; 3. Isomorphism, solid solutions and polymorphism; 4. Chemical formulas of minerals; 5. Classification and names of minerals; 6. Mineral identification of hand specimens; Part II. Symmetry Expressed in Crystal Structures and Morphology: 7. The concept of a lattice and description of crystal structures; 8. Crystal symmetries: point groups and space groups; 9. Crystalline defects; 10. Crystal growth and aggregation; Part III. Physical Investigations and Properties of Minerals: 11. Experimental approaches to crystal structures: X-ray diffraction; 12. Physical properties; 13. Optical properties of crystals; 14. Mineral identification with the petrographic microscope; 15. Colour; 16. Advanced analytical methods; 17. Mechanical properties and deformation; Part IV. Mineral-Forming Processes: 18. Mineral genesis; 19. Considerations of thermodynamics; 20. Phase diagrams; Part V. A Systematic Look at Mineral Groups: 21. Important information about silica materials. Their occurrence in granite and pegmatite; 22. Simple compounds. Unusual mineral occurrences; 23. Halides. Evaporite deposits; 24. Carbonates and other minerals with triangular anion groups. Sedimentary origins; 25. Phosphates, sulfates and related minerals. Apatite as a biogenic material; 26. Sulfides. Hydrothermal processes; 27. Oxides and hydroxides. Review of ionic crystals; 28. Orthosilicates and ring silicates. Metamorphic mineral assemblages; 29. Sheet silicates. Weathering of silicate rocks; 30. Chain silicates. Discussion of some igneous and metamorphic processes; 31. Framework silicates. Zeolites and ion exchange properties of minerals; 32. Organic minerals; Part VI. Applied Mineralogy: 33. Metalliferous mineral deposits; 34. Gemstones; 35. Cement minerals; 36. Minerals and human health; 37. Mineral composition of the Solar System; 38. Mineral composition of the Earth; Appendix 1. Metallic, submetallic and nonmetallic luster, sorted according to hardness; Appendix 2. Minerals that display some distinctive physical properties; Appendix 3. Rock-forming minerals that are coloured in thin section; Glossary; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Minralogie des volcans Ou Description De Toutes Les Substances Produites Ou RejetEs Par Les Feux Souterrains Cambridge Library ou rejetes par les feux souterrains
Book SynopsisAbandoning a promising career in the law, BarthÃlemy Faujas de Saint-Fond (1741â1819) enjoyed the encouragement of the eminent scientist Buffon in pursuing his love of natural history. His keen interest in rocks, minerals and fossils led to a number of important discoveries, among which was confirmation that basalt was a volcanic product. Appointed assistant naturalist at the natural history museum in Paris, he became a professor of geology in 1793, occupying this position until his death. This 1784 work begins with concise accounts of numerous varieties of basalt, describing the key features of each, before moving on to discuss several other volcanic products, including breccia and pozzolana. Of related interest, two other works by Faujas, Essai de gÃologie (1803â9) and the revised English edition of A Journey through England and Scotland to the Hebrides in 1784 (1907), are also reissued in the Cambridge Library Collection.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Du basalte; 2. Basaltes prismatiques triangulaires; 3. Basaltes prismatiques quadrangulaires; 4. Basaltes prismatiques pentagones; 5. Basaltes prismatiques hexagones; 6. Basaltes prismatiques eptagones; 7. Basaltes prismatiques octogones; 8. Basaltes prismatiques coupés et articulés; 9. Basalte en colonnes cylindriques; 10. Basaltes en table; 11. Basaltes en boule; 12. Basaltes irréguliers et laves compactes de diverses espèces; 13. Basaltes et laves de différentes espèces, avec des corps étrangers; 14. Basaltes et laves compactes passant à l'état de laves cellulaires; 15. Des pierres ponces; 16. Verre ou laitier de volcan; 17. Breches et poudingues volcaniques; 18. Des différentes espèces de pouzzolanes; 19. Des laves décomposées; 20. Substances minérales et salines; Catalogue des produits volcaniques du mont Ethna; Table des matières.
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Cambridge University Press Earth History of Oxygen and the iprOxy
Book SynopsisHow oxygen levels in Earth''s atmosphere and oceans evolved has always been a central question in Earth System Science. Researchers have developed numerous tracers to tackle this question, utilizing geochemical characteristics of different elements. Iodine incorporated in calcium carbonate (including biogenic) minerals, reported as I/Ca, is a proxy for dissolved oxygen in seawater. Here we review the rationale behind this proxy, its recent applications and some potential future research directions.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Proxy systematics; 3. Methods; 4. Sample materials and post-depositional alterations; 5. Long-term I/Ca trends through Earth history; 6. Short-term ocean deoxygenation events; 7. Quaternary glacial-interglacial cycles; 8. Future prospects.
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Cambridge University Press Cerium anomalies and paleoredox
Book SynopsisCe anomalies track changes in oxygen availability due to the anomalous redox-sensitivity of Ce compared with the other rare earth elements. The proxy systematics have been calibrated experimentally as well as in modern anoxic water bodies. Ce anomalies are unique because they track intermediate manganous conditions, rather than fully anoxic conditions. In addition, they are sensitive to localregional redox conditions, and can be analysed in chemical sediments such as carbonate rocks. This makes them especially useful as a tool to track local oxygen distribution in shallow shelf environments, where biodiversity is highest. This review focusses on the systematics of the Ce anomaly proxy, the preservation and extraction of the signal in sedimentary rocks, and the potential applications of the proxy.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Underpinning of the Proxy; 3. Materials and Methods; 4. Case Studies; 5. Future Prospects; 6. Key Papers.
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Cambridge University Press Lithium Isotopes
Book SynopsisLithium isotopes are a relatively novel tracer of present and past silicate weathering processes. Given that silicate weathering is the primary long-term method by which CO2 is removed from the atmosphere, Li isotope research is going through an exciting phase. We show the weathering processes that fractionate dissolved and sedimentary Li isotope ratios, focusing on weathering intensity and clay formation. We then discuss the carbonate and silicate archive potential of past seawater d7Li. These archives have been used to examine Li isotope changes across both short and long timescales. The former can demonstrate the rates at which the climate is stabilised from perturbations via weathering, a fundamental piece of the puzzle of the long-term carbon cycle.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Lithium isotopes as a tracer of silicate weathering intensity; 2. Methods and archive materials; 3. Li isotopes in pre-Cenozoic archives; 4. Developing a mechanistic understanding of Li isotope fractionation; 5. Future prospects.
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Cambridge University Press Magnesium Isotopes
Book SynopsisMagnesium is a major constituent in silicate and carbonate minerals, the hydrosphere and the biosphere. Magnesium is constantly cycled between these reservoirs. Since each of the major planetary reservoirs of magnesium have different magnesium isotope ratios, there is scope to use magnesium isotope ratios to trace 1) the processes that cycle Magnesium at a spatial scales from the entire planet to microscopic and 2) the relative fluxes between these reservoirs. This review summarises some of the key motivations, successes and challenges facing the use of magnesium isotopes to construct a budget of seawater magnesium, present and past.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. What do Mg isotopes promise?; 3. The modern oceanic budget system; 4. Past records of seawater; 5. Diagenesis: Not records of seawater at all?; 6. Perspectives for the future; 7. Key papers.
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Cambridge University Press The Mechanics of Earthquakes and Faulting
Book SynopsisThis essential reference for graduate students and researchers provides a unified treatment of earthquakes and faulting as two aspects of brittle tectonics at different timescales. The intimate connection between the two is manifested in their scaling laws and populations, which evolve from fracture growth and interactions between fractures. The connection between faults and the seismicity generated is governed by the rate and state dependent friction laws - producing distinctive seismic styles of faulting and a gamut of earthquake phenomena including aftershocks, afterslip, earthquake triggering, and slow slip events. The third edition of this classic treatise presents a wealth of new topics and new observations. These include slow earthquake phenomena; friction of phyllosilicates, and at high sliding velocities; fault structures; relative roles of strong and seismogenic versus weak and creeping faults; dynamic triggering of earthquakes; oceanic earthquakes; megathrust earthquakes in Trade Review'When graduate students or postdocs ask what to read to improve their background in fault mechanics, Christopher H. Scholz's book has always been at the top of my list. This much awaited third edition has been thoroughly updated with the latest findings and insights, from as recent as 2018, and will continue to be an important resource for all geophysicists and geologists interested in active faults.' Roland Bürgmann, University of California, Berkeley'On first publication in 1990, The Mechanics of Earthquakes and Faulting immediately became 'The Book' on the topic. This major revision presents all the new findings from the last fifteen years, including episodic tremor and slip phenomena, the complexity of seismic rupture processes, the mechanics of megathrust faults and associated tsunamis, and lubrication of faults. With its state-of-the art content and rich bibliography of more than 2,000 references, this third edition is a must-read for everyone interested in earthquakes and faults - from undergraduate to the senior research level.' Giulio Di Toro, Padua University, ItalyTable of ContentsPreface to the first edition; Preface to the second edition; Preface to the third edition; 1. Brittle fracture of rock; 2. Rock friction; 3. Mechanics of faulting; 4. Mechanics of earthquakes; 5. The seismic cycle; 6. Seismotronics; 7. Earthquake prediction and hazard analysis; References; Index.
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Glencoe Earth Science Geology the Environment and
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Glencoe Earth Science Geu Science Notebook HS
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McGraw-Hill Education Environmental Geology WCB GEOLOGY
Book SynopsisReichard's Environmental Geology third edition continues to emphasize how humans interact with the environment within a geological context. The writing style holds the interest of non-major students and includes recent, relatable geologic events. Each chapter incorporates student activities and discussion questions designed to give students a personal connection to the topic.
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Laboratory Studies in Earth History
Book SynopsisUtilizing actual case studies and field photographs, this successful lab manual covers the full spectrum of historical geology sediments, plate tectonics, paleontology, and petrology in flexible, self-contained units. This manual has been developed for use in both non-majors and combined courses in historical geology. The exercises emphasize the principles and methods by which geologists discover the origins and changing nature of our planet. These exercises or "studies" will help students understand how ancient conditions can be read from rocks and fossils, how geologic forces at the surface and within the planet can alter the environment, and how events of the past can be placed within an integrated chronological sequence. The exercises are designed for students who may not intend to specialize in geology. This does not mean, however, that the treatment is superficial, nor that it cannot give adequate preparation for students pursuing an academic major in the earth sciences.Table of Contents1 Introduction to Sedimentary Rocks2 Textural Clues to the History of Sediment3 Sedimentary Rocks under the Microscope4 Ancient Sedimentary Environments5 Tectonic Settings 6 Sea-Floor Spreading and Plate Tectonics7 Age Relations and Unconformity8 Rock Units and Time-Rock Units9 The Advance and Retreat of Ancient Shorelines10 Fossils and Their Living Relatives: Protists, Sponges, Corals, Bryozoans, and Brachiopods11 Fossils and Their Living Relatives: Mollusks, Arthropods, Echinoderms, Graptolites, and Plants12 Fossil Indicators of Age, Environment, and Correlation13 A Brief Survey of the Vertebrates14 Geologic Maps and Geologic Structures15 Canadian Shield and Basement Rocks of North America16 Mountain Belts of North America17 The Interior Plains and Plateaus18 Identification of Minerals19 Igneous Rocks20 Metamorphic RocksList of TablesList of ColorplatesList of PlatesPreface
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OUP Canada Environmental Change and Challenge A Canadian Perspective
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The University of Chicago Press The Design and Implementation of US Climate
Book SynopsisEconomic research on climate change has been crucial in advancing our understanding of the consequences associated with global warming as well as the costs and benefits of policies that might reduce emissions. This volume looks at the possible effects of various climate policies on economic outcomes.
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The University of Chicago Press A New Map of Wonders A Journey in Search of Modern Marvels
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