Disaster Management: Planning, Response and Recovery Author : Harry Jones Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641162760 The serious disturbances that occur for a short period of time and cause extensive material, economic, human and environmental loss are termed as disasters. Natural and man-made disasters are the two primary Read More |
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Earth Surface: Processes, Emerging Trends and Concerns Author : Leon Cameron Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641162708 The surface of the Earth as well as its structure and processes are studied under the domain of Earth science. The Earth consists of multiple layers such as crust, mantle and core. The thin layer or shell Read More |
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Geoinformatics: Methods and Applications Author : Noel Lane Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641163248 Geoinformatics is a field of science and technology that is concerned with the use and development of information science infrastructure for developing solutions in cartography, geosciences and geography. Read More |
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Geophysics: Theory and Applications Author : Zachary Russell Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641162593 The study of physical properties and processes of the Earth and its surrounding space environment is called geophysics. Quantitative methods are used for their analysis. Geophysics is a subject of natural Read More |
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Author : Aiden Martinez Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641162654 Meteorology is a sub-discipline of the atmospheric sciences that is focused on weather forecasting. It encompasses the fields of atmospheric physics and atmospheric chemistry. The science of meteorology Read More |
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Hydrometeorology: Advances in Weather and Climate Sciences Author : Peter Spencer Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641162982 Hydrometeorology is an interdisciplinary branch of meteorology and hydrology. It studies the transfer of water and energy between the land surface and the lower atmosphere. An important aspect of hydrometeorology Read More |
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Author : Caroline Rivera Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641164122 The study and practice of making maps is referred to as cartography. It is mainly concerned with the modeling of reality such that effective communication can take place regarding spatial information. Read More |
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Introductory Mining Engineering Author : Joseph Howard Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641164146 The process which includes the extraction of valuable minerals and other geological materials from the Earth is known as mining. Minerals and other materials are usually extracted from an ore body, vein, Read More |
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Author : Theobald Lane Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641164535 The study of the biological and physical aspects of the ocean is known as oceanography. It is a sub-discipline of Earth science. There are various aspects, which are studied within oceanography such as Read More |
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Isotope Hydrology: A Practical Approach Author : Teddy Reynolds Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641163484 Isotope hydrology is a field of hydrology which is concerned with the utilization of isotope dating to estimate the age and origins of water. It also studies the movement of water within the hydrologic Read More |