Atmospheric Science: A Comprehensive Approach Author : Ela Dean Subject : Atmospheric Sciences ISBN :9781639870622 The layer of gases that surround a material body and are held together by the body’s gravity is called its atmosphere. It works as a shield for living organisms and protects them from damage against Read More |
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Atmospheric Science: Principles and Applications Author : Evie Hughes Subject : Atmospheric Sciences ISBN :9781639870646 The study of the physics and chemistry of clouds, gases, and aerosols surrounding the planetary bodies of the solar system is known as atmospheric science. Research in atmospheric science deals with a Read More |
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Earth's Natural Hazards and Disasters Author : Isaac Andrews Subject : Disaster Management ISBN :9781639871735 Any natural phenomenon which has a negative or fatal effect on the lives of humans and animals is known as a natural hazard. It refers to all the hydrologic, atmospheric and geologic events, which have Read More |
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Risk Assessment: Tools, Techniques and Applications Author : Alfred Scott Subject : Disaster Management ISBN :9781639874941 Risk assessment is the combined effort of hazard analysis and risk evaluation. It determines possible mishaps, their likelihood and consequences. Hazard analysis involves identifying and analyzing potential Read More |
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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 |