The Strait of Gibraltar is the unique and narrow connection between the Mediterranean basin and the open Atlantic Ocean. One of the main features o...

Structural geology includes features of and overlaps with facets of geomorphology, metamorphism and geotechnical studies. By studying the three dim...

The development of fouling communities in the White Sea cannot be described as a linear sequence of stages replacing each other, but rather as a ne...

How many states claim quartz as their official state gem? This guidebook answers this question and more as it explores the treasures that are desig...

Over 140 color photos, diagrams, and text reveal the crystal structures, habits, names, and changing family relationships of silicate crystals. Thi...

According to the provisions of the surface atmospheric electricity theory, the space charge of the surface air layer owes its origin to ionization ...

Geology deals with the rocks of the earth's crust. It learns from their composition and structure how the rocks were made and how they have been mo...

The Boltzmann hypothesis of molecular chaos (Stosszahlansatz) closes the classic kinetic equation. Equations of classic hydrodynamics that directly...

The book first emphasises how indigenous ecological views are affected by the rise of materialism, further investigating the discursive responses o...

"In the delta, water is boss, change is the only constant, and creation and destruction exist side by side." The Peace-Athabasca Delta in northern ...

"In the delta, water is boss, change is the only constant, and creation and destruction exist side by side." The Peace-Athabasca Delta in northern ...

This book explores the concept of human presence in the Persian Gulf, discussing the subsequent impacts of anthropogenic activities on its marine e...

In this collection, the authors begin by discussing the Quaternary, the most recent geological period of time in Earth's history spanning the last ...

The mysterious group of substances to which have been given the title of "rare earths" has long been the subject of special study. The present work...

The world's busy air traffic corridors pass over hundreds of volcanoes capable of hazardous explosive eruptions. The risk to aviation from volcanic...

Local atmospheric simulations of real city neighborhoods are important to study for urban climate, thermal and wind comfort, and local air quality,...

In this book the author will present several approaches for modelling and identification of seismic records based on formulations for source and tr...

Water resources are sources of water that are useful or potentially useful to humans. Many uses of water include agricultural, industrial, househol...

Tribology, the science of interacting surfaces in relative motion, has traditionally focused on technological applications, although some attention...

The challenges we face in the stewardship of the ocean, our coasts and the Great Lakes lie not only within the ecosystems themselves, but also in t...

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) aims to provide unbiased scientific information to describe and understand the geological processes of the Earth;...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), with the aid of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), is procuring ...

A new approach to body detection and control based on its unavoidable ultra-low frequency (ULF) oscillation related to its motion in media (mainly,...

As a consulting hydrogeologist to municipalities and public water suppliers, Jesse Schwalbaum has been teaching the basic principles of groundwater...

This book investigates time as it affects taphonomy. All taphonomic agents operate through time, which may be long or short, so time adds another d...

The environmental integrity and sustainable productivity of the ocean, our coasts and coastal watersheds, and the Great Lakes play a central role i...

Anthropogenic activities and pedogenesis of soils derived from ultramafic rocks have caused heavy metal contamination worldwide. During the last tw...

This compilation opens with an exploration of the vadose, or unsaturated zone, which is of utmost importance as the nexus between surface water and...

"The emphasis throughout is to link the fundamentals of the molecules through to the economic drivers for the industry, because this combination de...

Since 1973 the author undertook 42 expeditions in Tibet, the Himalayas, Karakorum, Kuen Lun, Tien Shan, Sayan Mountains, the Altai and other parts ...

An upwelling is a rise of deep sea waters to the surface. A minimum of four types of upwelling have been identified: coastal upwelling; large-scale...

Ash produced as a consequence of explosive volcanic eruptions can cause multiple hazards both close to the volcano and at great distances. Explosiv...

Hazardous volcanic activity continue to occur because of rising populations, development pressures and expanding national and international air tra...

Beach erosion is a chronic problem along many open-ocean shores of the United States. As coastal populations continue to grow and community infrast...

Zaviša Janjić may mostly be remembered for his pioneering contributions that allowed for the advancement of weather forecasting, which we witnessed...

What is it about water that makes it both the world's most mystical and yet the most practical sub-stance? From baptism to bathing, from washing ca...

Policy-makers are giving increased attention to issues associated with financing and investing in the nation's drinking water and waste-water treat...

Water resources are sources of water that are useful or potentially useful to humans. They are important because they are needed for life to exist....

Who would have guessed that a small province could hold so many falls? Overall, New Brunswick is home to more than 1,000 waterfalls -- some remote,...

An Atlantic BestsellerNova Scotia is blessed with numerous must-see waterfalls, and this volume from self-described "waterfall addict" Benoit Lalon...

This book examines the management and impacts of watersheds on the ecosystem process. The authors present topics including the effects of thinning ...

Philosopher Ralph Jewell creates a fascinating and compelling portrait of Vilhelm Bjerknes, an internationally prominent Norwegian physicist, who t...

Weathering is an important phenomenon of the geochemical cycle as it contributes to the relief formation. It corresponds to a general term applied ...

Wetlands are the vital link between land and water. They support unique flora and fauna as well as provide ecological services that are beneficial ...

In Wind Speed: An Overview, the history and development of wind energy is reviewed. Scientific trends in the academic field of wind energy are dete...