Environmental Geology
Published on 4. December 1995
Book
Hardback
500 pages
978-0-471-30356-5 (ISBN)
Description
This introduction to environmental geology focuses on the relationship between humans and the environment, and tackles such issues as human-induced environmental change, the impact of geology on human interests, and societal dependence on the Earth's resources.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 215 mm
Weight
1134 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-30356-5 (9780471303565)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Our Place in the Environment; PART 1: GEOLOGIC FRAMEWORK: Essay: The Home Planet; Earth Systems and Cycles; Earth Structure and Materials; PART 2: HAZARDOUS GEOLOGIC PROCESSES: Essay: Assessing Geologic Hazards and Risks; Earthquakes; Volcanic Eruptions; Tsunamis; Landslides and Mass-Wasting; Subsidence; Floods; Hazards of Ocean and Weather; Meteorite Impacts; PART 3: USING AND CARING FOR EARTH RESOURCES: Essay: The Nature of Earth Resources; Energy From Fossil Fuels; Energy Alternatives; Mineral Resources; Soil Resources; Water Resources; PART 4: HUMAN IMPACTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT: Essay: Managing Human Waste; Waste Disposal; Contaminants in the Geologic Environment; Atmospheric Change.