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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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    • Supervised Learning in Remote Sensing and Geospatial Science

      • 1st Edition
      • October 17, 2025
      • Aaron E Maxwell + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Supervised Learning in Remote Sensing and Geospatial Science is an invaluable resource focusing on practical applications of supervised learning in remote sensing and geospatial data science. Emphasizing practicality, the book delves into creating labeled datasets for training and evaluating models. It addresses common challenges like data imbalance and offers methods for assessing model performance. This guide bridges the gap between theory and practice, providing tools and techniques for extracting actionable information from raw geospatial data.The book covers all aspects of supervised learning workflows, including preparing diverse remotely sensed and geospatial data inputs. It equips researchers, practitioners, and students with essential knowledge for applied mapping and modeling tasks, making it an indispensable reference for advancing geospatial science.

    • Planetary Tectonism across the Solar System

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 2
      • October 10, 2025
      • Christian Klimczak + 2 more
      • English
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      Planetary Tectonism across the Solar System, Volume Two in the Comparative Planetology series, addresses key questions surrounding planetary tectonism, such our understanding of the global contraction of Mercury, the formation of giant rift zones on Saturn’s icy moons, or the tesserated terrain on Venus. The book makes connections to Earth, such as how deformation on Mercury is both similar and different, and how to apply theoretical considerations behind plate tectonics on Earth to other planets. The book offers up-to-date, accessible and comprehensive discussions on the major tectonic processes and landforms that shape and drive the evolution of planets, moons and smaller bodies. By placing a singular emphasis on comparing tectonic processes and landforms on all relevant Solar System bodies, with the explicit objective of providing a systems-level understanding of this widespread phenomenon, this book is ideal for anyone studying planetary tectonism.

    • Clay on Mars

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 12
      • October 3, 2025
      • Javier Cuadros
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Clay on Mars, Volume Twelve delves into the latest advancements in the exploration and characterization of Martian clay. Edited by a team of experts, the book compiles contributions from leading researchers in the field. It begins with introductory content, followed by a detailed examination of remote sensing instruments and in situ analyses from probes and rovers. The initial chapters discuss lithologic and textural context, clay stratigraphy, and other fundamental aspects. The book also explores clay from various sources, including impact craters, lakes, seas, and hydrothermal origins.In addition, it covers detailed examinations of surface alteration, diagenesis, mixed-layer clay minerals, and the potential for astrobiology. The book concludes with intriguing chapters on clays in meteorites and their potential as a natural resource for human missions on Mars, making it a valuable resource for mineralogists and geologists.View promotional video here: https://youtu.be/Y2K...

    • The Archean Earth

      • 2nd Edition
      • October 1, 2025
      • Martin Homann + 9 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The Archean Earth: Tempos and Events, Second Edition is a process-based reference book that focuses on the most important events in early Earth, bringing together experts across Earth Sciences to give a comprehensive overview of the main events of the Archean Eon, as well as of the rates at which important geological and geobiological processes occurred in the same time interval. Over the last two decades, significant progress has been made in our understanding of the processes and events on the early Earth corresponding to advances in the analytical technologies and the continuing efforts of many colleagues that pursue their passion of unravelling the Archean rock record.The book addresses the origin of the Earth, succeeding impact events, and the evolution of the early Earth, covering topics such as Archean tectonics, volcanism, generation of continental crust, and the ongoing debate about the onset of plate tectonics; the evolution and models for Earth's hydrosphere and atmosphere; the Archean atmosphere and chemical sedimentation; and sedimentation through Archean time; among others. Each topic is well-illustrated and includes a closing commentary at the end of each chapter, leading up to the final chapter which blends the major geological events and rates at which important processes occurred into a synthesis, postulating a number of "event clusters" in the Archean when significant changes occurred in many natural systems and geological environments

    • Active Geophysical Monitoring

      • 3rd Edition
      • September 17, 2025
      • Hitoshi Mikada + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Active Geophysical Monitoring covers the praxis of active geophysical monitoring in a broad range of applications, Including CCUS, hydrocarbon/geotherm... reservoir development and management, groundwater, earthquake monitoring, and more. The editors and contributing authors thoroughly examine the latest developments and technologies in this new edition.The text begins with an in-depth overview of active geophysical monitoring, followed by a close look at active targets and the latest technology. The theory of data analysis and interpretation follows in detail. The text closes with 15 case histories in signal processing as well as carbon captureand storage.This updated edition is an invaluable resource for geophysicists employing a range of monitoring applications.

    • Can Artificial Intelligence Aid in Forecasting Earthquakes?

      • 1st Edition
      • September 15, 2025
      • Bikash Sadhukhan
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Can Artificial Intelligence Aid in Forecasting Earthquakes? explores the potential of AI in revolutionizing earthquake forecasting and early warning systems. This book delves into the latest advancements in computational intelligence, rule-based approaches, machine learning, and deep learning algorithms. By examining the evolution of research and the current state of earthquake early warning systems, the author sheds light on the data typically used in seismic forecasting. Other significant points include an analysis of various AI techniques for earthquake prediction and early warning, a discussion on the advantages and limitations of AI-based forecasting, and future implications for the field.

    • Geoheritage

      • 2nd Edition
      • August 22, 2025
      • Emmanuel Reynard + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Geoheritage: Assessment, Protection, and Management, Second Edition provides a comprehensive exploration of geoheritage, beginning with an introduction to geodiversity and progressing to the characterisation of in situ and ex situ geoheritage, its protection and sustainable use. It also offers advanced concepts and methodologies for site assessment, mapping, conservation, visualisation and management, and features 12 case studies spanning five continents.Authored by 75 experts from 22 countries, this edition includes nearly 200 figures and maps. New chapters expand the scope of the first edition to address geoheritage’s links to biodiversity, climate change, natural hazards, ecosystem services, education and cities.This essential resource is perfect for geoscientists and students in the fields of geodiversity, geoheritage, geoconservation and geotourism, as well as professionals involved in nature conservation, protected areas and geoparks.

    • Electromagnetic Methods: Theory and Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 66
      • August 19, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Electromagnetic Methods: Theory and Applications, Volume 66 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Sections in this new release include Introduction to the special issue, Electromagnetic induction in the Earth's mantle and oceans: Forward and inverse modeling, Marine controlled source and magnetotelluric methods, Probing the Lunar Interior with Electromagnetic Geophysical Methods, and Sensor development and applications in mineral exploration.

    • Vertebrate Ichnology

      • 1st Edition
      • August 11, 2025
      • Spencer G Lucas + 2 more
      • English
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      Vertebrate Ichnology: Fish Ichnology, Consumption, Burrows and Reproduction, Geoconservation is a comprehensive and meticulously researched review and analysis of the entire vertebrate trace fossil record, shedding light on lesser-known vertebrate traces beyond footprints. From vertebrate burrows to the ichnology of reproduction, each chapter provides valuable insights and up-to-date information. The book explores a wide range of topics, including consumption through coprolites, dentalites, regurgitalites, and other trace fossils that are evidence of vertebrate predation and consumption.This authoritative reference provides students, researchers, and professionals in the field of Earth and Planetary sciences with updated information on the geological heritage of vertebrate ichnosites and their importance in geoconservation efforts.

    • Spatial Autocorrelation

      • 1st Edition
      • August 1, 2025
      • Daniel Griffith + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Spatial Autocorrelation: A Fundamental Property of Geospatial Phenomena offers a state-of-the-art exploration of one of the most pivotal spatial analysis concepts. Beginning with foundational theories and clear definitions, it sets out the concepts and basic theory of spatial autocorrelation through elaborated conceptualizations and practical examples. In-depth case studies reveal the pervasive influence of spatial patterns in scientific inquiry while anticipating emerging research and innovative techniques. It offers practical methods for quantifying spatial autocorrelation, complete with step-by-step instructions and real-world examples.Spatial Autocorrelation equips graduate students, researchers, and professionals with the knowledge and tools to confidently comprehend, navigate, and apply spatial analysis in their respective domains, making it an ideal companion for technical reference books, and a vital addition to the libraries of any discipline utilizing spatial analysis.

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