Earth Sciences

Mountain areas constitute exceptionally rich environments characterised by an extremely high biodiversity, high geomorphological dynamics, peculiar...

This book provides an important insight that increases the scope of knowledge and invigorates readership in areas of lagoon dynamics and management...

This book presents and discusses research in the field of earth science, with a focus on glacial erosion and Karst Evolution; the Lake Urmia Dike a...

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

This book examines the environmental sources, geochemistry and human effects of trace elements. Topics discussed include an assessment of cancer an...

The role of mycorrhizal symbiosis has been usually related to its impact on the plant mineral nutrition and consequently on the development of the ...

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...

Ocean acidification is the process whereby seawater becomes less alkaline (or more acidic). It is a concern to Congress because of the potential ha...

This book explores the various nation-wide commissions which have reviewed and highlighted the importance of incorporating ecosystem principles in ...

The purpose of this manual is to assist oceanography instructors in the teaching of mathematical techniques that are used to solve oceanographic an...

Volcanic activity represents a great hazard for rising populations and international air traffic over volcanic regions. This book is a compilation ...

This book is edited for the young researchers and students who are interested in overviewing and knowing the specific progress of tropical cyclone ...

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the formation, environmental monitoring and impact assessment of monsoons. Topic...

If you want to know your ichthyosaur from your iguanodon, and your belemnites from your brachiopods, strap in for this whirlwind tour of the highli...

Cumbria has been explored in many books over the years, but very little has been written about its rivers and yet, without them, the county would n...

Icy inspiration for playing, exploring and surviving in the snow. Dont be put off by the cold get out there and be dazzled by the wonder of winter...

An Independent Climate Book of the Year 2023 In this sweeping work of science and history, the renowned climate scientist and author of The New Cli...

THE CHANGING EARTH: EXPLORING GEOLOGY AND EVOLUTION, Seventh Edition, is a member of a rare breed of texts written specifically for courses coverin...