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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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    • Remote Sensing, Big Data, and GeoAI

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Erin Bunting + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Remote Sensing, Big Data, and GeoAI: Exploring Applications with Geospatial Insights is an in-depth analysis of the transformative power of AI and Big Data in remote sensing. This book provides readers with the knowledge and tools to utilize these technologies to enhance decision-making and analysis. Starting from fundamental concepts, it progresses to advanced applications, offering accessible explanations and real-world examples to bridge the gap between theory and practice.The book uses a structured format to balance theoretical knowledge with immersive case studies, giving readers a deeper understanding of practical implications.It also covers ethical and legal considerations, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, professionals, and students keen on using AI and Big Data techniques in remote sensing to solve complex geospatial challenges.

    • Drought Dynamics

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Mir Jafar Sadegh Safari + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Drought Dynamics: Modeling and Assessment to Confront a Changing Climate synthesizes the latest research findings and practical insights from leading experts in the field. It provides the knowledge and tools necessary to understand the causes and impacts of drought, predict its occurrence, and implement practical measures to mitigate its effects. The book begins with an in-depth review of fundamental drought theory followed by a closer examination of related aspects like social behavior, food security, health, climate, sediment, architecture, and education. Next is a close look at geography information systems including data assessment, models, maps, and visualizations. The editors then explore drought management along with community resilience, adaptation, policy, and the economy. New trends in drought studies are presented including the latest practical technologies and the use of artificial intelligence. Lastly, a series of detailed case studies offers practical insights on data assessment, modeling, experimental studies, and climate change. The editors and contributing authors offer this resource to help build resilience and sustainability in the face of one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.

    • Phanerozoic Large Igneous Provinces

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Gregory Shellnutt + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Phanerozoic Large Igneous Provinces: A Comparative Approach offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricacies of large igneous provinces (LIPs) by adopting a multidisciplinary approach; unraveling the geological, thermal, and biological repercussions of LIP formation. The rapid emplacement of these provinces, often associated with continental break-up, mineral deposits, and mass extinctions, remains a subject of intense debate. This book presents an accessible yet detailed analysis of several Phanerozoic LIPs, strategically selected for their scientific significance, arranged chronologically. The book provides a foundational reference for LIPs, utilising a chapter-wide template to facilitate chapter-by-chapter comparisons of crucial aspects and processes. Phanerozoic Large Igneous Provinces: A Comparative Approach equips readers with comprehensive knowledge on over 20 important LIPs, including historical context and uniqueness, geological background, physical characteristics and formations, age and geochronology, mineralogy, and synthesis.

    • Advanced Laboratory Testing in Geotechnical Engineering

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Hamed Sadeghi + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advanced Laboratory Testing in Geotechnical Engineering: From Concepts to Methods provides a comprehensive exploration of advanced laboratory techniques essential for understanding soil behavior and properties. The book begins by establishing the scope, significance, and practical applications of laboratory testing in geotechnical engineering. It outlines the general requirements for conducting accurate and reliable soil tests, emphasizing the importance of standardized practices. Chapters focus on various aspects of laboratory testing, starting with soil sampling and preservation procedures to maintain sample integrity. The process of soil sampling and sample preparation in the laboratory is detailed to ensure proper handling and preparation techniques. The book covers a range of soil mechanics tests, including conventional tests, dynamic and cyclic tests, and specialized tests for unsaturated soils to study their unique behavior. Flow characteristics and retention capacity of soils are analyzed to understand their response under different moisture conditions. Physical modeling tests provide insights into soil behavior under simulated conditions, while microstructural characterization techniques offer a detailed examination of soil structure. By offering a comprehensive overview of advanced laboratory testing methods in geotechnical engineering, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and practitioners seeking to enhance their understanding of soil mechanics and geotechnical behavior.

    • Global Physical Climatology

      • 3rd Edition
      • February 17, 2026
      • Dennis L. Hartmann
      • English
      • Paperback
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      This newly revised and expanded Third Edition of Global Physical Climatology delineates the science of climate and climate change that spans the atmosphere, ocean, and land surface, and the interactions among them. It adds the latest literature to all the chapters and begins with a detailed introduction to the climate system. Then, it introduces the physics of the climate system, including the principles and processes that determine the structure and climate of the atmosphere, ocean, and land surface. More advanced sections apply the basic knowledge introduced earlier in the text in understanding natural variability of the climate in both the present and past, the sensitivity of climate to external forces, explanations for the ice ages, and the science of human-induced climate change. The physical principles and computer models necessary for understanding past climate and predicting future climate are also discussed. This book is recommended for upper division undergraduates and graduates in meteorology, atmospheric science, oceanography, and other environmental fields. It is also suitable for students with a background of at least one year of college physics and calculus as well as researchers in academia, government (military, NOAA, NWS), and policymakers.

    • Reducing the Risks of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 12
      • March 1, 2026
      • John E. Hay
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Reducing the Risks of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes presents evidence-based and practical guidance on appropriate ways to manage the rapidly increasing impacts and risks associated with extreme weather, climate and ocean events. This book specifically addresses the needs and challenges laid out in the author’s two earlier volumes: Science of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes, 2022, and Consequences of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes, 2025. The book emphasizes the importance of proactive risk management at local, national, and global levels, drawing on lessons learned from past experiences to inform effective strategies. It explores the complexities of managing the consequences of these extremes, highlighting the role of communication, engagement, and inclusiveness in fostering resilience within communities. Additionally, the text addresses the necessity of monitoring and evaluating climate risk management initiatives to ensure their effectiveness and adaptability. By synthesizing insights across various scales, this author aims to empower readers to navigate the challenges posed by climate variability and change. This book serves as a vital resource for researchers and practitioners committed to reducing risks and enhancing resilience in the face of an increasingly unpredictable climate.

    • Climate Change and Rainfall Extremes in Africa

      • 1st Edition
      • April 21, 2025
      • Victor Ongoma
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Climate Change and Rainfall Extremes in Africa: Occurrence, Impacts and Adaptation provides the latest developments on extreme rainfall in Africa, along with an analysis of current impacts, future implications, and community adaptations. The book's chapters are organized into three parts: 1) Understanding Rainfall Extremes, 2) Regional Rainfall and Hydrological Extremes, and 3) Prediction, Impacts, and Adaptation to Rainfall Extremes. Specific sections examine rainfall variability in Africa (and across the world), how climate change has contributed to the increasing severity of events, focus on different regions and various meteorological extremes, including tropical cyclones, drought, flooding, rising water levels, and changes in rainfall concentration.Final sections look ahead to the future of forecasting rainfall, economic implications, damage assessment, adaptation, community resilience, and risk reduction measures. This timely resource will deepen readers' understanding of how climate change and extreme rainfall in Africa (and elsewhere) are impacting communities and what can be done to mitigate the effects.

    • Satellite Remote Sensing for Forest and Environmental Monitoring

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Pablo Rodríguez Gonzálvez + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Satellite Remote Sensing for Forest and Environmental Monitoring provides a thorough examination of the applications and methods of satellite remote sensing for analyzing and managing forest environments. From forest height mapping to biodiversity modeling, the book explores a variety of Earth observation applications across cutting-edge sensors and platforms. The book addresses the ability of satelitte technologies to observe and analyse ecological functions, conditions, and socioeconomic benefits for sustainable nature protection in the face of anthropogenic change, offering practical tools and strategies for large-scale forest inventories, fire risk assessment, and freshwater management. Satellite Remote Sensing for Forest and Environmental Monitoring offers postgraduates, researchers, and academics in remote sensing and geospatial technologies, particularly those focusing on forestry applications and related disciplines insights into environmental changes, land use patterns, vegetation mapping, and climate indicators.

    • Ideal and Real Atmospheric Boundary Layers

      • 1st Edition
      • January 20, 2025
      • Mathias W. Rotach + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Ideal and Real Atmospheric Boundary Layers is based on the notion that classical books of Boundary Layer Meteorology largely focus on ideal surface conditions, while the actual real circumstances often address situations that are more complex, like over heterogeneous land and in urban and mountain areas.Ideal and Real Atmospheric Boundary Layers starts by covering the basic physical principles used in atmospheric boundary layer meteorology, including atmospheric turbulence, observing and modeling atmospheric boundary layers, and neutral, convective, and stable boundary layers over different types of land surfaces. The second part of the book describes the applications and extension of these principles for real-world circumstances. The book will be of interest to researchers and students in atmospheric science, climate science, and meteorology.

    • Sustainable Development Perspectives in Earth Observation

      • 1st Edition
      • February 3, 2025
      • Mukunda Behera + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Sustainable Development Perspectives in Earth Observation offers expert insight into the latest progress made in terrestrial, oceanic, and atmospheric processes, and their interlinkage in the face of changing climate using Earth observation. By addressing the use of advanced datasets, measurement techniques, modeling approaches, analytical protocols, and interpretation methods, the editors have guided the book towards key advances in understanding the evolving dynamics of ecosystems, including coasts, exposure to extreme weather events, and advances in understanding of ocean-atmosphere interactions. Those working towards sustainability through Earth observation will find that this text is a valuable resource for understanding the changing dynamics of the environment in a warming world.

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