Physical Geology
Published in December 1996
Book
Mixed media product
560 pages
978-0-07-114626-5 (ISBN)
Description
Covering physical geology and interactive plate tectonics, this title examines the Kobe earthquake, theories of gravity collapse, spreading and lithospere delamination, stream channels, flooding and the causes and effects of the Great Flood of 1993.
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Edition
International 2 Revised ed
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
colour illustrations, photographs, maps
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Weight
1740 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-114626-5 (9780071146265)
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Charles C. Plummer | David McGeary | Carlson
Physical Geology
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07/2000
8th Edition
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Content
Introduction to physical geology; atoms, elements and minerals; volcanism and extrusive rocks; intrusive activities and igneous rocks; weathering and soil; sedimentary rocks; metamorphism; time and geology; mass wasting; streams; ground water; glaciers and glaciation; deserts and wind action; waves, beaches and coasts; geologic structures; earthquakes; the Earth's interior; the sea floor; plate tectonics; mountain belts; geological resources.