Tag: Geology

Free Download The Geotraveller: Geology of Famous Geosites and Areas of Historical Interest by Roger N. Scoon
English | EPUB | 2021 | 439 Pages | ISBN : 3030546926 | 620.1 MB
This book describes famous geosites and historical localities in national parks and conservation areas from North America, East Africa, and Europe.

Free Download Petroleum Geology and Exploration of the Bongor Basin by Lirong Dou , Kunye Xiao , Jingchun Wang
English | EPUB (True) | 2023 | 497 Pages | ISBN : 9811926727 | 343.1 MB

Free Download Edward J. Tarbuck, "Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology Ed 9"
English | ISBN: 0131566849 | 2007 | 714 pages | PDF | 268 MB
To understand timely issues such as natural disasters and environmental challenges-and to evaluate solutions to related problems-the average citizen needs a basic awareness of the scientific principles that influence our planet. This trusted book makes an often-complex subject accessible to readers with a strong focus on readability and illustrations. Offers a meaningful, non-technical survey that is informative and up to date for learning basic principles and concepts. Includes a revised and expanded GEODe Earth CD-ROM. Updates and revises art and illustrations to include dozens of new high-quality, photographs carefully selected to aid understanding and add realism. Provides a wealth of new special-interest boxes, including "Earth as a System," "People and the Environment," and "Understanding Earth." A useful reference for anyone interested in learning more about Earth’s geology.

Free Download The Handy Geology Answer Book by Patricia Barnes-Svarney, Thomas E Svarney
English | 2004 | ISBN: 1578591562 | 512 Pages | PDF | 84.2 MB
It’s right under our feet every day―Earth and all its glorious components. From fossils, rocks, and minerals to caves, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions, The Handy Geology Answer Book traces the formation of the universe and the planet, investigating the layers of the planet and explaining the formation of mountains and bodies of water. Questions and answers are also devoted to physical and chemical processes, fossil fuels, the effects of global warming on glaciers, world morphological features, and even the geology of other planets.

Free Download Geology in the Nineteenth Century: Changing Views of a Changing World
by Mott T. Greene
English | 2016 | ASIN: B01MXCOF22 | 328 Pages | ePUB | 1.4 MB

Free Download Lake District: Landscape and Geology by Ian Francis, Stuart Holmes
English | February 4, 2022 | ISBN: 0719840112 | 176 pages | PDF | 72 Mb
From Scafell’s towering volcanic crags to the deep lake-filled glacial valleys of Wasdale and Buttermere, the Lake District possesses an extraordinary variety of scenery in a relatively small area. This dramatic landscape has inspired writers, climbers, painters, and all who seek the solitude and beauty of the high fells – and wish to understand the forces that have shaped this unique place. With over 230 illustrations including maps and superb photographs with unique aerial views and panoramas, it includes: easy-to-understand explanations of how the rocks formed; how the geology affects the landscape and an exploration of the long human story of Lakeland landscapes. There are guided excursions to seven easily accessible geological locations and a dedicated website, with a Google Earth photographic guide to all the main localities mentioned in the book: lakedistrictgeology.co.uk This book will enable you to ‘read’ the landscape, understand how the region’s rocks were formed, how glaciers and rivers sculpted the fells and valleys, and how human interaction with geology and climate has helped to create the Lake District today.

Free Download Introduction to the geology of southern California and its native plants By Hall, Clarence A.;Holbrook, Lauri L
2007 | 493 Pages | ISBN: 0520249321 | PDF | 12 MB
pt. 1. Introduction — pt. 2. The earth and geologic time — pt. 3. Southern California through geologic time — pt. 4. Geology and botany of southern California’s geomorphic provinces — pt. 5. Botany and plant families.

Free Download Remote Sensing Intelligent Interpretation for Geology: From Perspective of Geological Exploration by Weitao Chen , Xianju Li , Xuwen Qin , Lizhe Wang
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2024 | 240 Pages | ISBN : 9819989965 | 84.2 MB
This book presents the theories and methods for geology intelligent interpretation based on deep learning and remote sensing technologies. The main research subjects of this book include lithology and mineral abundance.

Free Download Gary Prost, Benjamin Prost, "The Geology Companion: Essentials for Understanding the Earth"
English | 2017 | ISBN: 1498756085, 0367572648 | PDF | pages: 488 | 568.4 mb
This practical guidebook provides a basic grounding in the principles of geology and explains how to apply them. Using this book, readers will be able to figure out whether they are standing on an ancient seafloor, coal swamp, or sand dune. They will be able to determine the geologic hazards in their neighborhood, where to look for fossils and minerals, or where best to drill a water well. In plain English, The Geology Companion sheds light on the processes that shape the earth and how geology affects people in their daily lives.

Free Download Siegfried Siegesmund, Miguel A. S. Basei, Pedro Oyhantçabal, "Geology of Southwest Gondwana"
English | 2018 | ISBN: 3319689193, 3319886827 | PDF | pages: 700 | 63.3 mb
This book focuses on the geological evolution of Southwest (SW) Gondwana and presents state-of-the-art insights into its evolution. It addresses the diachronic assembly of continental fragments derived from the break-up of the Rodinia supercontinent later amalgamated to build SW Gondwana during the Neoproterozoic-Cambrian transition, which on a global scale includes parts of present-day South America, Africa and Madagascar. The book presents 24 state-of-the-art reviews including the most crucial controversies. Most experienced scientists about the geology of SW Gondwana from Europe, Africa, South America and Australia present contributions on key areas addressing the interactions between the main cratons and fold belts on both sides of the South Atlantic Ocean. Chapters related to the geology of the major