Soils and Landscape Evolution


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The investigation of how landforms develop and of rates of processes has traditionally relied on the study of surfaces and sediments. Soils that have developed on geomorphic surfaces have the potential to record more accurately the history of landscape development. Historically, however, soils have been largely ignored by most geomorphologists in favour of concentration on stratigraphic and sedimentologic relationships (i.e. the deposits) or morphometric (i.e. the form of the landscape) studies. Only recently have most geomorphologists and geologists begun to appreciate the importance and utility of soils in studies of landforms. This book focuses on the relationship between soils and landforms and landscapes, mostly in non-glaciated areas, thus filling a major gap in the geomorphology literature. It is directed both at geomorphologists (including geologists and geographers) and pedologists.







Earthquakes and Geological Discovery


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Explores the origins and history of seismology, advancements in earthquake prediction and risk reduction, and seismic geology




Urban Geology, Master Plan for California; the Nature, Magnitude, and Costs of Geologic Hazards in California and Recommendations for Their Mitigation


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This book presents the urban geology master plan for California, focusing on the nature, magnitude, and costs of geologic hazards in the state, and recommendations for their mitigation. It provides a comprehensive overview of the geologic hazards in California, such as earthquakes, landslides, and floods, and proposes strategies to minimize their impacts. The book is a valuable resource for urban planners, geologists, and policymakers interested in the management of natural hazards in urban areas. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.