Author : Theodore Roa Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641161145 The science of oceanography is the study of the physical and biological aspects of the oceans. It also covers the study of ocean currents, plate tectonics, seafloor geology and ecosystem dynamics. Oceanography Read More |
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Author : Callen Hogan Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641162302 The field of cosmology investigates the origin, evolution and the future of the universe as well as the scientific principles and laws that guide these phenomena. The fields of physics and astrophysics Read More |
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Recent Progress in Atmospheric and Climate Science Author : Clara Farrow Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641161947 Atmospheric sciences refer to the study of the Earth's atmosphere and its various processes, as well as the factors affecting it. It integrates varied fields like aeronomy, climatology and meteorology. Read More |
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Sedimentology and Stratigraphy Author : Aiden Williams Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641160759 The study of sediments such as silt, clay and sand, and the processes that shape their formation is referred to as sedimentology. Some of these processes are weathering, erosion, deposition, transport Read More |
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Seismology and Wave Propagation Author : Daniel Galea Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641160902 Earthquakes are disasters caused by seismic waves which are formed due to a sudden release of energy from the Earth’s lithosphere. This can develop into disturbances of massive magnitude resulting in Read More |
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Volcanoes: Natural Hazards and Disaster Risks Author : Christopher Jenkins Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641160926 Convergence and divergence of tectonic plates trigger the occurrence of volcanoes on Earth. Volatile activity in the tectonic plates causes sudden changes to magma chambers which leads to volcanic eruptions. Read More |
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An Introduction to Earth's Atmosphere Author : Jacob Goddard Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641160087 Earth’s atmosphere consists of different gases, namely nitrogen, oxygen, argon and carbon dioxide with water vapors. The study of air is called aerology. The various layers in Earth’s atmosphere are Read More |
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Author : Audria Baldwin Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781632399885 Space science refers to the study of space exploration. It includes the fields like astronomy, astrophysics, planetary science, physical cosmology, etc. Astronomy, being a part of space science, is concerned Read More |
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Atmospheric Chemistry: Theory, Models and Applications Author : Michael Bradshaw Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781632399311 The branch of chemistry that studies the atmosphere is referred to as atmospheric chemistry. The main elements of atmospheric chemistry are observations, lab measurements and atmospheric modeling. Changes Read More |
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Atmospheric Science: Models and Predictions Author : Smith Paul Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781632399328 Atmospheric science studies the Earth’s atmosphere and the effect that human activities have on the atmosphere. It studies the layers of gases which cover the Earth as well as the interaction of the Read More |