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Managing Stormwater: Practices and Challenges for Reuse and Recycling

Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology, Hydrology, Earth Sciences
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Current freshwater availability is reducing because of climate change, rapid urbanization, and an increase in population. Due to these situations, the identification of alternative water resources has become a main focus of research world-wide. Among all alternatives, stormwater has been found as most promising for reuse and recycling. The rapid development of urban and suburban…
Terrestrial Biomes: Geographic Distribution, Biodiversity and Environmental Threats

Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology, Geography, Earth Sciences
$190.00

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This book provides current research on terrestrial biomes. Chapter One demonstrates the severe conditions of arctic areas that lead to the formation of common characteristics for all complexes of soil microfungi. Chapter Two discusses plant and terrestrial microbial communities in the Alaskan tundra. Chapter Three examines spontaneous stand regeneration and herb layer restoration in post-fire…
Horizons in Earth Science Research. Volume 2

Horizons in Earth Science Research (Numbered Series), Special Topics, Earth Sciences
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Peatlands are characterized as habitats where waterlogged and low oxygen conditions result in the accumulation of organic matter. This organic material is the peat, the partially decomposed remains of vegetation. Peat accumulations can be tens of meters deep, with peat to at least 30 to 40 cm depth typically being used to classify an ecosystem…
Geophysics: Principles, Applications and Emerging Technologies

Environmental Remediation Technologies, Regulations and Safety, Geophysics, Earth Sciences
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This book presents current research in the field of geophysics, particularly referring to some principles, applications and emerging technologies. Topics discussed comprehend environmental geophysics, with an explanation of geophysical methods (“seismic refraction and reflection techniques”, “seismic analysis of surface waves”, “electrical methods”, “gravimetric and microgravimetric methods”, “magnetic and electromagnetic methods”) and new methodologies of processing…
Fluorite: Structure, Chemistry and Applications

Geology and Mineralogy Research Developments, Mineralogy, Earth Sciences
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Great importance has been placed on the development of new technologies for the synthesis of nanoparticles and nanostructured materials, which are profitable for industrial production and environmentally safe. As such, in Fluorite: Structure, Chemistry and Applications, crystal structure of fluorites, point defects, specific properties, innovative methods of nanopowders synthesis and properties of ceria-based materials are…
Research Frontiers of Sedimentary Basin Interiors: A Case Study and Methodological Review on an Oblique Convergent Margin

Geology and Mineralogy Research Developments, Geology, Earth Sciences
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In this book, the leading edge of basin research is presented in the course of a detailed case study on an oblique convergent margin. Sedimentary basins are rich in natural resources and often overlain by densely populated residential areas, then draw attention of technical experts who are engaged in the field of civil engineering, disaster…
Understanding Time in Taphonomy: A 30-Year Field Study in Wales

Origin, Evolution and Geological History of the Earth - New in 2018, Upcoming Publications, Geology
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Understanding Time in Taphonomy investigates time as it affects taphonomy. All taphonomic agents operate through time, which may be long or short, so time adds another dimension to taphonomic change. The processes and modifications recorded in fossils can tell us how long the fossils took to accumulate and the geological/biological/ environmental context in which they…
Horizons in Earth Science Research. Volume 15

Horizons in Earth Science Research (Numbered Series), Special Topics, Earth Sciences
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This book explores the most recent developments in earth science research. Chapter One discusses the geologic and ancient history of Dahr Safra, Syria. Chapter Two reviews the geographical distribution and geological occurrence of diatom ooze to diatomaceous sediments (diatomite) around the Japanese Islands, the Bering Sea and the Pacific coastal side of Peru and Chile,…
Wonders of the Yellowstone

American History, Culture and Literature - New in 2018, Geography, Earth Sciences
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The first earnest attempt to explore the valley of the upper Yellowstone was made in 1859, by Colonel Raynolds, of the Corps of Engineers. His expedition passed entirely around the Yellowstone basin, but could not penetrate it. Ten years after Colonel Raynolds’s unsuccessful attempt to solve the problem of the Yellowstone, a small party under…
Rangelands along the Silk Road: Transformative Adaptation under Climate and Global Change

Environmental Research Advances, Geography, Earth Sciences
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This multi-author book by experts in Central Asia draws together the key issues that confront the peoples of these lands as the New Silk Road takes shape. The Editors provide an overview of information and background about rangelands, grasslands and pasturelands in nine Silk Road countries as well as their productivity and ecological function. The…
Coastal Lagoons: Geology, Characteristics and Diversity

Coastal and Oceanic Landforms, Development and Management, Geology, Earth Sciences
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The term ‘lagoon’ is derived from the Italian laguna, which originally referred to the waters around Venice but currently denotes a variety of geomorphologically and ecologically defined systems, including atoll lagoons and coastal lagoons. While the former are restricted to tropical latitudes, coastal lagoons are common features of the coasts of all continents, occurring, as…
Clay Minerals: Properties, Occurrence and Uses

Geology and Mineralogy Research Developments, Geology, Earth Sciences
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To a geologist, clay minerals are fine particles (< 2 µm in size) and are also major constituents of rocks, sediment and soils. To an engineer, ceramicist or mineralogist, clay minerals belong to the family of phyllosilicate (or sheet silicate) of minerals, which shows properties of plasticity, shrinkage, and hardening upon drying or firing. The…
Dolomite: Formation, Characteristics and Environmental Impact

Geology and Mineralogy Research Developments, Geology, Earth Sciences
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Dolomite (CaMg(CO)2) is certainly one of the most enigmatic sedimentary minerals on Earth. Its massive deposits of the past have very little contemporary analogues and today, scientists still do not have a consensus on how hundred meter-thick dolomite deposits of the Precambrian age (> 600 million year) were formed across the globe. Recently, the interest…
The Andes: Geography, Diversity, and Sociocultural Impacts

Earth Sciences in the 21st Century, Geography, Earth Sciences
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Second only to the Himalayas in size, the Andes represent a fascinating region of our world. Written by regional experts and drawing on field-based endeavors of several researchers, each chapter encompasses a timely topic, from climate-related studies and historical occupations to indigenous manufacturing and recent archaeological evidence. If you want to know what types of…
Horizons in Earth Science Research. Volume 16

Horizons in Earth Science Research (Numbered Series), Special Topics, Earth Sciences
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Chapter one reports the results of a radiometric survey performed at the main installations of DPM-Department of Petrology and Metallogeny of IGCE-Institute of Geosciences and Exacts Sciences belonging to UNESP, Rio Claro (SP), Brazil, whose major task has been to realize researches with crystalline rocks. The acquired dataset is presented and discussed in terms of…
Glaciology for Glacial Geologists

Earth Sciences in the 21st Century, Geology, Earth Sciences
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We live in the Quaternary Ice Age, the last million years when large ice sheets covered much of North America and Eurasia, with successive glaciations lasting about 90,000 years interspersed with interglaciations lasting about 10,000 years, such as our preset Holocene interglaciation. Quaternary glaciations were discovered and mapped by glacial geologists from evidence for glacial…
A Code for Geoscientific Fieldwork in Africa: Guidelines on Health and Safety Issues in Mapping, Mineral Exploration, Geoecological Research, and Geotourism

African Politics, Economics and Security, Geology, Earth Sciences
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A Code for Geoscientific Fieldwork in Africa is the first book to focus exclusively on the important subject of geoscience and geoecology research and study, exploring the methodological considerations that engender health and safety aspects, offering strategies to mitigate these issues. This book comprises a set of guidelines to address the importance of geoscience and…
Science in Short Chapters

Origin, Evolution and Geological History of the Earth - New in 2018, Earth Sciences
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This collection of previously printed articles by W. Mattieu Williams is of interest to all readers who are sufficiently intelligent to prefer sober fact to sensational fiction, but who, at the same time, do not profess to be scientific specialists. The author has combined clearness and simplicity with an attempt at philosophy. (Imprint: SNOVA)
Tribology in Geology and Archaeology

Earth Sciences in the 21st Century, Geology
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Tribology, the science of interacting surfaces in relative motion, has traditionally focused on technological applications, although some attention has been given to geotribology and tribochemistry. This volume explores the geological applications of tribology in some detail, before introducing the entirely new subdisciplines of archaeotribology and the tribology of rock art. The various geological, archaeological, and…
Crystal Growth: Concepts, Mechanisms and Applications

Geology and Mineralogy Research Developments, Geology, Earth Sciences
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With the highly competitive development of pharmaceutical and chemical industries, mastering crystal growth is becoming increasingly important. Modern industrial manufacturers place high importance on the ability to grow novel crystals with a specific habit and improve the performance of existed crystals using tailored operating conditions. Therefore, the ability to synthesize a particular morphology and to…
Biochar: Chemical Composition, Soil Applications and Ecological Impacts

Geology and Mineralogy Research Developments, Mineralogy, Geology, Earth Sciences
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Biochar is the solid product obtained from thermal chemical conversion of biomass under inert or anoxic atmosphere. The application of biochar into soil can produce many beneficial effects on soil, e.g., the abundant pore structures in biochar can increase the porosity and water retention capacity of the soil, the rich functional groups on biochar surface…
Ocean Acidification Strategic Research and Monitoring Plan

Oceanography and Ocean Engineering, Oceanography, Hydrology, Earth Sciences
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Ocean acidification is the process whereby seawater becomes less alkaline (or more acidic). It is a concern to Congress because of the potential harm ocean acidification may cause to marine resources, and resource dependent industries and communities. The chemistry of the Earth’s oceans is changing as increasing amounts of anthropogenic carbon dioxide from the atmosphere…
Baltic and Black Sea: Ecological Perspectives, Biodiversity and Management

Oceanography and Ocean Engineering, Oceanography, Hydrology, Earth Sciences
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This book discusses ecological perspectives, biodiversity and management of the Baltic and Black Seas. Chapter One reviews the role of the Russian section of the Gulf of Finland and its basin in the ecosystems of the Baltic Sea. Chapter Two studies spatio-temporal dynamics of ichthyoplankton biodiversity in different biotopes of the Baltic Sea. Chapter Three…
An Evaluation of Groundwater Storage Potentials in a Semiarid Climate

Earth Sciences in the 21st Century, Hydrology, Geology
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This book focuses on evaluating the groundwater storage potentials of a semiarid environment of northeastern Nigeria. The book uses the proven and well established methods and approaches in identifying aquifer types and calculating aquifer parameters, simulating groundwater flow net and transport. We also employ the measured and estimated water budget parameters in evaluating groundwater storage…