Books in Earth and planetary sciences

Elsevier's Earth and Planetary Sciences collection brings together pioneering research on the complexities of our planet and beyond. Covering topics from Earth's structural dynamics and ecosystems to planetary exploration, these titles support advancements in geoscience, environmental science, and space studies, offering essential insights for researchers, professionals, and students.

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Hydrodynamics of Semi-Enclosed Seas

1st Edition
Volume 34
April 1, 2000
J.C.J. Nihoul
English
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Iron-Formation: Facts and Problems

1st Edition
Volume 6
April 1, 2000
A.F. Trendall + 1 more
English
eBook
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Petroleum Geology

1st Edition
Volume 16
April 1, 2000
R.E. Chapman
English
eBook
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Eolian Sediments and Processes

1st Edition
Volume 38
April 1, 2000
M.E. Brookfield + 1 more
English
eBook
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Papers cover the entire spectrum of eolian investigations, ranging from the microscopic level to regional synthesis as well as ancient eolian deposits and their interpretation.

Developments and Interactions of the Precambrian Atmosphere, Lithosphere and Biosphere

1st Edition
Volume 7
April 1, 2000
B. Nagy + 3 more
English
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Selection of papers from the IGCP Project 157 and 160 meeting at the Univ. Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, 11-14 Jan. 1982

Remote Sensing of Shelf Sea Hydrodynamics

1st Edition
Volume 38
April 1, 2000
J.C.J. Nihoul
English
eBook
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Palygorskite-Sepiolite

1st Edition
Volume 37
April 1, 2000
A. Singer + 1 more
English
eBook
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Ocean Hydrodynamics of the Japan and East China Seas

1st Edition
Volume 39
April 1, 2000
T. Ichiye
English
eBook
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The Japan and East China seas are both marginal seas, but have different oceanographical features: the former is a deep basin filled with polar water but a jet-like current in the upper layer, and the latter is a wide continental shelf with two large rivers. This book provides the first synthesis of information on the circulation, hydrography, coastal phenomena, tides, turbidity and wind waves of these seas. Circulation caused by wind, pressure distributions and other effects is discussed with the aid of analytical, numerical and hydraulic models, many of which can also be applied to problems in other seas. New oceanographic techniques covered include remote sensing, drifter tracking and moored current meter system, providing information useful to both researchers and students.

Quaternary Dating Methods

1st Edition
Volume 7
April 1, 2000
W.C. Mahaney
English
eBook
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Clay Minerals

1st Edition
Volume 40
April 1, 2000
B. Velde
English
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This book follows another by the same author, published in 1977, which the author considered as ``a first attempt to put some order in the house of clay petrology''. That book was described as ``an excellent first attack on clay mineral petrology... informative, and stimulating because of the method of presentation and the open-door treatment of the subject. Not only clay-mineral scientists but petrologists in general must read this first book on clay mineral petrology.'' (Earth Science Reviews).This book describes clay mineral occurrence in terms of the physical and chemical forces which influence it. It includes a geological description of mineral occurrence, a definition of the major features of clay mineral chemical composition, and an indication of the physical-chemical boundaries of these occurrences. It also presents general patterns for the geological environments of weathering, sedimentation, burial diagenesis, deep sea basalt alteration, hydrothermal alteration of acidic rocks and chemical precipitation in acidic and basic environments. The major clay groups are related to one another as they occur in geological systems through the use of graphical analysis. The author has thoroughly reviewed the relevant literature for the last 25 years. The data and analyses obtained and presented in this book will not only make interesting reading, but will also prove extremely useful to those involved with studies in deep sea research, mining geology, petroleum geology, agronomy and civil engineering.

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