Natural Hazards: Impacts and Analysis Author : Cathy Hogan Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781632398680 Natural hazards are the events occurring in nature which affect the civilization and environment in a harmful way. The two main types of natural hazards are geographical hazards like earthquakes, coastal Read More |
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Oceanography: Understanding Oceans Author : Theodore Roa Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781632398505 The aim of this book is to present researches that have transformed the discipline of oceanography, which deals with the study of ocean. From theories to research to practical applications, case studies Read More |
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Planetary Science: Emerging Concepts and Applications Author : Joe Carry Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781632398819 This book traces the progress of planetary science and highlights some of its key concepts and applications. Celestial bodies like planets, moons, gas giants, micrometeoroids, etc. are extensively studied Read More |
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Principles of Paleoclimatology Author : Andrew Hyman Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781632398536 The study of the weather and weather patterns enable researchers to record and analyze climate change as it unfolds in a particular region over a period of time. This research helps in adding great detail Read More |
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Remote Sensing: Technology and Applied Principles Author : Matt Weilberg Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781632398918 Remote sensing has developed by leaps and bounds in the 20th century. This has helped in developing efficient and reliable navigation technologies, weather predictions that benefit agriculture, aquaculture, Read More |
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Astronomy and Astrophysics: Principles and Practices Author : Audria Baldwin Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781632397379 Astronomy as a branch of science refers to the study of celestial bodies like planets, stars, galaxies, asteroids, etc. and the processes that take place in the universe. Astrophysics is a sub-field of Read More |
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Climatology: An Atmospheric Science Author : Andrew Hyman Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781632396327 Climate is the fixed or slightly varying pattern of weather of an area prevailing over a period of time. Climatology attempts to explain the impact of climatic conditions, to assist people in planning Read More |
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Author : Alfred Scott Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781632397096 Disaster management tries to provide information about the types of disaster risks, how to respond and prepare for them. It includes sub-disciplines like disaster risk reduction, mitigation and preparedness. Read More |
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Author : John Wayne Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781632397232 Earth and planetary science refers to that field of science which deals with the scientific study of the planets, moons and other celestial bodies, particularly in our solar system. Its objective is to Read More |
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Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management Author : Alfred Scott Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781632397218 Disaster management is a field which deals with minimizing the effects of disasters and casualties. It refers to planning and forming such methods that can help in predicting and controlling risks associated Read More |