General Geology
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Page : 588 pages
File Size : 50,7 MB
Release : 1859
Category : Geology
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Page : 588 pages
File Size : 50,7 MB
Release : 1859
Category : Geology
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Author : Charles W. Finkl
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 868 pages
File Size : 44,11 MB
Release : 1988-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 0442224990
Field work, supplemented by laboratory studies, is a cornerstone for the geological sciences. This volume provides an introduction to general field work through selected topics that illustrate specific techniques and methodologies. One hundred and twenty-three main entries prepared by leading authorities from around the world deal with aspects of exploration surveys, geotechnical engineering, environmental management. field techniques, mapping, prospecting, and mining. Special efforts were made to include topics that consider aspects of environmental geology in particular those subjects that involve field inspections related to, for example, the placement of artificial fills, sediment control in canals and waterways, the geologic effects of cities, or the importance of expansive soils to environmental management and engineering. In addition, some widely ranging topics dealing with legal affairs, geological methodology, the scope and organization of geology, report writing, and other concepts, such as those related to plate tectonics and continental drift, provide a necessary perspective to the arena of field geology.
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Page : 324 pages
File Size : 38,56 MB
Release : 1967
Category : Geology, Stratigraphic
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Author : Elliott Morse Cushing
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Page : 36 pages
File Size : 22,21 MB
Release : 1964
Category : Geology
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Author : Alan E. Kehew
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Page : 472 pages
File Size : 21,67 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Science
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Author : William N. Orr
Publisher : Waveland Press
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 32,60 MB
Release : 2006-12-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 1478609877
The geologic history of the Pacific Northwest is as unique as the region itself. Created via tectonic plate movements and accretionary events, the original terranes were subsequently covered by sedimentary layers, ash, lavas, and glacial debris. These processes, begun millions of years ago, continue to affect the area, as seen in the eruption of Mount St. Helens and catastrophic Japanese tsunamis created by earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest. Understanding of the regions geology has led to new insight in volcanic eruption prediction, disaster preparedness, the environmental effects of mining, and urban development as it relates to geologic hazards. The Orrs detailed and informative writing style appeals to those with geologic training as well as beginners with an interest in the region. Each chapter covers a specific subregion, allowing for maximum flexibility both in the classroom and for the casual reader. The authors central theme that continental plate tectonics are the fundamental processes of Northwest geologic history permeates throughout the book.
Author : David Page
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Page : 366 pages
File Size : 47,38 MB
Release : 1870
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Author : Robert John Foster
Publisher : Merrill Publishing Company
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 22,32 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Science
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Author : Dorothy Rachel Hill
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Page : 402 pages
File Size : 10,11 MB
Release : 1953
Category : Earth sciences
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Author : A. H. Green
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Page : 602 pages
File Size : 10,84 MB
Release : 1877
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