The original Encyclopedia of Geology was a landmark publication that did an effective job of reviewing the state of knowledge of Geological Sciences as it existed in the early part of this millennium. Since then, there have been many new discoveries in Earth Science research, which this second edition covers comprehensively, in five volumes, bringing the original work forward to the current state of knowledge. The main concept of the work is to present state-of-the-art reviews of the various aspects of geologic research, all of which have moved on considerably since the writing of the first edition. New areas, for example, include: extinctions, origins of life, plate tectonics and its influence on faunal provinces, new types of mineral and hydrocarbon deposits, new methods of dating rocks and geological processes. One key aspect of geological research is how it developed in recent years through a holistic approach to the science, in concert with other physical and biological sciences. This `earth system science` research framework facilitates a synthetic approach to research that unites many fields. This is more than a convenient way of packaging ideas. Rather, it generates new ways of tackling research problems that span multiple fields of science. This encyclopedia is a fundamental resource for teachers and students of Geology, as well as researchers and non-geology professionals seeking up-to-date reviews of geologic research. It penetrates the technical jargon and makes the important concepts and findings accessible to non-specialists. Comprehensive and accessible: offers students and researchers a one-stop shop for information on the subject of geology, explaining methodologies and technical jargon used in the fieldMultidisciplinary: highlights connections between geology and other physical and biological sciences, tackling research problems that span multiple fieldsUp to date: fills a critical gap of information in a field that has seen significant progress in past years, spacing from origin of life to plate tectonics to new dating methodologiesAuthoritative: the whole work is authored and edited by recognized experts in the field, with a range of different expertise, ensuring a high-quality standardProven track-record: the previous edition of this work was well received by the market and used by a wide range of scientists, performing above average in the Earth and Environment MRW portfolio INDICE: I. Introduction A. History of Geological Science B. Philosophy of Geology II. The Earth and Its Place in the Solar System A. Origins of the Solar System B. Asteroid impacts C. Lunar studies and the age of the Earth D. Meteorite impacts III. Geophysics A. Earth Structure B. Electrical Methods C. Geodesy and Gravity D. Geodynamics E. Geomagnetism F. Mineral Physics G. Seismology IV. Earth History A. Dating Techniques (Annual Layers, Biological Methods, Chemical Methods, Geomagnetic Methods, Radiometric Methods) B. Stratigraphic Methods and Development of the Stratigraphic Column C. Paleoclimates D. The Pre-Cambrian E. The Paleozoic F. The Mesozoic G. The Cenozoic H. Glaciation in Earth History V. Geochemistry A. Analytical Geochemistry B. Isotope Geochemistry C. High-Temperature Geochemistry D. Low-Temperature Geochemistry E. Organic and Petroleum Geochemistry VI. Mineralogy A. Minerals B. Crystallography C. Silicates D. Non-silicates VII. Earth Surface Processes A. Weathering and Erosion B. Fluid flow and sediment transport C. Glacial processes and landscapes D. Rivers and Lakes E. Marine processes and landscapes F. Soil Formation G. Wind processes and landscapes H. Tectonic Geomorphology VIII. Igneous Geology A. Melting and crystallization processes B. Igneous rocks C. Volcanism: eruption mechanisms D. Volcanic products E. Volcanic environmental issues (past and present) IX. Metamorphic Geology A. Metamorphism B. Metamorphic Rocks X. Tectonics and Structural Geology A. Nature of Tectonic Plate Movements B. History of Continental Movements C. Mountain Building Processes D. Tectonics and Volcanism XI. Regional Geology XII. Geological Resources A. Oil/gas (conventional and unconventional; fracking) B. Coal C. Minerals (metallic, non-metallic/industrial, nuclear fuel) D. Exploration methods (to include geophysical and geochemical methods, remote sensing) E. Mining/extraction methods F. Uses, constraints, reserves G. Environmental impacts H. Geothermal resources XIII. Other geological applications A. Geological mapping B. Engineering Geology (including waste disposal) C. Hydrogeology D. Forensic Geology
- ISBN: 978-0-08-102908-4
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 5000
- Fecha Publicación: 08/12/2020
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés