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This volume addresses the physical foundation of remote sensing. The basic grounds are presented in close association with the kinds of environmental targets to monitor and with the observing techniques. The book aims at plugging the quite large gap between the thorough...
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Springer
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2016-04-19
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Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing
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This book analyzes the Early Cretaceous volcanic processes in Misiones Province and in Sierra Chica de Córdoba (Argentina). The volcanism in Misiones is tholeiitic and belongs to the Parana Magmatic Province (PMP), which extends throughout South America. In contrast,...
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Springer
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2016-03-23
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SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences
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Understanding Ethiopia is a detailed description of Ethiopia’s geological story and enables non-specialist readers to share the author’s thrill at gaining a deeper insight into the processes which produced, and continue to shape, this amazing country. Ethiopia’s...
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Springer
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2016-03-21
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GEOguide
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The book aims to present the unique geomorphological landscapes of the Czech Republic.The geomorphic uniqueness of this country benefits from the proximity to two distinct European geological domains: the old cratonized Bohemian Massif and the relatively young...
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Springer
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2016-03-08
Collection :
World Geomorphological Landscapes
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This book provides an overview of covered karst types, covered karst features, functioning of covered karst features, the evolution of covered karst features and the development of covered karst reliefs. The introductory chapters present the characteristics of karst,...
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Springer
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2016-02-26
Collection :
Springer Geology
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This book offers an insight into the global occurrence, geomorphology, evolution, weathering and erosion of coastal cliffs and bluffs. Stabilization and preservation of cliffs are treated in detail. Mitigation of cliff hazards and preservation of scenic...
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Springer
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2016-02-09
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SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences
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This book explores the latest advances in our understanding of the evolution of the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta, examining the Damodar basin, Bhagirathi-Hooghly basin and Jalangi basin from historical, quantitative and applied geomorphology perspectives. The evolution of...
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Springer
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2016-01-08
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This book investigates sand production problems in the development of unconsolidated sand reservoirs and suggests novel technical solutions and improvements to sand management issues.This book is divided into six chapters: (1) geologic characteristics of unconsolidated...
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Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2016-01-06
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This book presents recent findings on the structure and evolution of the Southern Andes. Through a detailed description of a series of orogenic segments reviewed by the different groups that have worked with structural and geophysical tools in each area over the last...
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Springer
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2015-11-27
Collection :
Springer Earth System Sciences
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This book brings together the latest findings on mineral and thermal waters from countries in Southeastern (SE) Europe (Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, Romania and Bulgaria). Each chapter is dedicated to the most recent...
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Springer
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2015-11-12
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Environmental Earth Sciences
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This book provides a new look at the climatic history of the last 2.6 million years during the ice age, a time of extreme climatic fluctuations that have not yet ended.This period also coincides with important phases of human development from Neanderthals to modern...
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Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2015-10-19
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This book focuses on the opening and exploration of more than 350 previously undiscovered caves of the Slovenian Karst, discovered during motorway construction work. The summarizes the planning of traffic roads and presents the new findings obtained during construction,...
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Springer
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2015-10-15
Collection :
Cave and Karst Systems of the World
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The elucidation of the mechanisms and kinematics of shear zone deformation, at both local and regional scales, is the subject of a great deal of interest to scientists in the hydrocarbon industry, in seismology, and in structural geology more generally. This book...
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Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2015-10-05
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Piton de la Fournaise and Karthala are both shield volcanoes in the southwest Indian Ocean. This publication summarizes the work done on these very active basaltic volcanoes.Piton de la Fournaise has a long history of scientific research and monitoring, with many data...
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Springer
Parution :
2015-10-03
Collection :
Active Volcanoes of the World
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This book provides an integrated approach to the assessment of seismic hazards. The reduction of losses expected by future earthquakes is probably the most important contribution of seismology to society. Large earthquakes occurred in densely populated areas highlight...
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Springer
Parution :
2015-09-28
Collection :
Springer Natural Hazards
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This book provides an attractive and informative overview of Colombian landscapes and their geological evolution, including comprehensive descriptions of seventeen key selected sites in the country. It provides insight into the geomorphological diversity of Colombian...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2015-09-26
Collection :
World Geomorphological Landscapes
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This book provides a practical strategy for obtaining a more complete and accurate geologic site characterization. The strategy and methods to characterize complex geologic settings are readily available. The strategy utilizes readily available technology, basic science...
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Springer
Parution :
2015-09-24
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Subduction dynamics has been actively studied through seismology, mineral physics, and laboratory and numerical experiments. Understanding the dynamics of the subducting slab is critical to a better understanding of the primary societally relevant natural hazards...
Editeur :
American Geophysical Union
Parution :
2015-09-23
Collection :
Geophysical Monograph Series
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Petrophysics is the science of evaluating the rock and fluid properties of oil, gas and water reservoirs through the acquisition of physical samples, electrical, chemical, nuclear and magnetic data acquired by surface logging, downhole coring, and drilling and wireline...
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Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2015-09-03
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This book is the first contribution to the overview of Precambrian geology of China. It covers Precambrian geology of the North China Craton, the South China Craton and the Tarim Craton, as well as other smaller blocks in the Chinese orogenic belts. It provides...
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Springer
Parution :
2015-08-11
Collection :
Springer Geology
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