Tsunamis and Hurricanes: Effects and Mitigation Author : Lily Hill Subject : Disaster Management ISBN :9781639875412 A series of enormous ocean waves due to displacement of a large volume of water, generally in seas or oceans, is called a tsunami. There are various causes which are responsible for tsunamis. Some of them Read More |
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Author : Anna Nelson Subject : Geography ISBN :9781639872060 The study of lands, inhabitants, features, physical properties and phenomena of the Earth and other planets is known as geography. It is considered as an all-encompassing field which seeks to understand Read More |
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Author : Summer Murphy Subject : Geology and Geosciences ISBN :9781639872466 The branch of natural science which deals with the physical processes and properties of Earth and its surrounding environment is known as geophysics. It focuses on the study of gravitational and magnetic Read More |
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Geochemistry: Principles and Applications Author : Karolina Jensen Subject : Geology and Geosciences ISBN :9781639872565 Geochemistry is referred to as the study of the phenomena that control the abundance, composition, and distribution of chemical compounds and isotopes in geologic environments. It is vital to understand Read More |
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Author : Collin Shephard Subject : Geology and Geosciences ISBN :9781639875207 The branch of earth science which is concerned with the study of materials that the Earth is made of is known as geology. It attempts to describe the structure of the Earth and the processes which helped Read More |
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Author : Greg Powell Subject : Geology and Geosciences ISBN :9781639875221 The scientific study aimed at understanding the origin and evolution of various landforms present on Earth is known as geomorphology. It includes the study of topographic and bathymetric features of the Read More |
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Author : Cyaden Ross Subject : Mining Engineering and Mineralogy ISBN :9781639875573 The sub branch of geology which focuses on analyzing the crystal structure, physical characteristics and chemical properties of various minerals and mineralized artifacts is known as mineralogy. This includes Read More |
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Author : Oscar Roberts Subject : Oceanography and Aquatic Ecology ISBN :9781639870219 The study of the oceans is known as oceanography. It encompasses a wide range of topics such as marine life, ecosystems, currents, waves, the movement of sediments, and seafloor geology. Oceanography studies Read More |
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Remote Sensing: Data Analysis and Image Processing Author : Jaxon Parry Subject : Remote Sensing ISBN :9781639874897 The information gained about an object or phenomenon without making any physical contact with that object is known as remote sensing. This information has four characteristics. They are spatial, temporal, Read More |
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Archaeology: The Essential Guide Author : Gerald Kennedy Subject : Archaeology ISBN :9781639870578 Archaeology is defined as the study of the activities of humans through the recovery and analysis of material culture and remains. It is an integrated branch of social science and humanities. The records Read More |