Geology - Earth Sciences Books

New and Published Books

1. Limnology

   By Jose Galizia Tundisi, Takako Matsumura Tundisi

   Limnology provides an in-depth and current overview of the field of limnology. The result of a major tour de force by two renowned and experienced experts, this unique and richly illustrated reference work presents a wealth of data on limnology history, water as a substrate, lakes’ origins and...

   Published January 26th 2012 by CRC Press
2. Geochemical Modeling of Groundwater, Vadose and Geothermal Systems

   Edited by Jochen Bundschuh, Michael Zilberbrand

   Series: Multiphysics Modeling

   Geochemical modeling is an important tool in environmental studies, and in the areas of subsurface and surface hydrology, pedology, water resources management, mining geology, geothermal resources, hydrocarbon geology, and related areas dealing with the exploration and extraction of natural...

   Published December 22nd 2011 by CRC Press
3. Plaxis Introductory

   Student Pack and Tutorial Manual 2010

   Edited by R.B.J. Brinkgreve, W.M. Swolfs, E. Engin

   The Student Pack contains the introductory versions of PLAXIS 2D and PLAXIS 3D software, and a special version of the Tutorial Manual 2010. PLAXIS software is based on the Finite Element Method (FEM) and intended for 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional geotechnical analyses of deformation and stability...

   Published December 1st 2011 by CRC Press
4. The World of Mining

   By Richard Woldendorp, Jim Wark, Karlheinz Spitz, John Trudinger

   In this truly unique celebration of mining, breathtaking aerial photographs by award-wining photograpers Jim Wark and Richard Woldendorp accompany ground-level pictures of mines, mine-side oddities, and mine communities. Informed but breezy narratives by mining experts John Trudinger and Karlheinz...

   Published November 30th 2011 by CRC Press
5. Gravity and Magnetic Methods for Geological Studies

   Principles, Integrated Exploration and Plate Tectonics

   By Dinesh C. Mishra

   Gravity and magnetic methods can be directly related to physical properties of rocks, i.e. the density and the susceptibility, and are very useful to field geologists and geophysicists in the mapping and identification of various rock types. They are also used for the detection of minerals with...

   Published November 27th 2011 by CRC Press
6. Geology of North Africa

   By Edward Tawadros

   A reference volume on the geology of North Africa, this volume deals with Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco. In great detail the geology, tectonic elements, the geology of the Pan-African Shield, the Phanerozoic geological evolution and most of the lithostratigrahpic units of the five...

   Published November 1st 2011 by CRC Press
7. Carbon Capture and Storage

   Technologies, Policies, Economics, and Implementation Strategies

   By King Abdullah Petroleum Studies, Saud M. Al-Fattah, Murad F. Barghouty, Bashir O. Dabbousi

   This book focuses on issues related to a suite of technologies known as “Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS),” which can be used to capture and store underground large amounts of industrial CO2 emissions. It addresses how CCS should work, as well as where, why, and how these technologies should be...

   Published November 1st 2011 by CRC Press
8. Computational Modeling of Shallow Geothermal Systems

   By Rafid Al-Khoury

   Series: Multiphysics Modeling

   A Step-by-step Guide to Developing Innovative Computational Tools for Shallow Geothermal SystemsGeothermal heat is a viable source of energy and its environmental impact in terms of CO2 emissions is significantly lower than conventional fossil fuels. Shallow geothermal systems are increasingly...

   Published September 29th 2011 by CRC Press
9. Design Analysis in Rock Mechanics, Second Edition

   By William G. Pariseau

   This comprehensive introduction to rock mechanics treats the basics of rock mechanics in a clear and straightforward manner and discusses important design problems in terms of the mechanics of materials. This extended second edition includes an additional chapter on rock bursts and bumps, a part on...

   Published September 28th 2011 by Taylor & Francis
10. Remote Sensing of the Mine Environment

    By Sebnem Duzgun, Nuray Demirel

    A guide for students and professionals, this introductory course book covers the basic principles of remote sensing and its applications in mine environment monitoring. Building from a reader’s basic knowledge of mine monitoring, it teaches how to implement remote sensing techniques and how to...

    Published August 11th 2011 by CRC Press