Recent Advances and Issues in the Geological Sciences
Author | : Barbara Leigh Ransom |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Geology |
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Author | : Barbara Leigh Ransom |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Geology |
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Author | : Barbara Ransom |
Publisher | : Greenwood |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1573563560 |
The most recent advances in the field such as the debate about life on Mars and the melting of the polar ice caps are included. Special attention is given to the changing role of the practicing geologist - from explorer and discoverer of mineral resources to investigator, mitigator, and predictor of natural and man-made environmental hazards. Key individuals are profiled and excerpts of letters, speeches, and articles are used to explain points of view and the meaning of their advances.
Author | : Barbara Ransom |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | : 356 |
Release | : 2001-11-30 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0313075476 |
While earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are shaking up the world, there are more exciting happenings in the diverse field of geological science. This fascinating look at the discipline of geology during the past 3 to 4 years casts an eye toward future directions and showcases new ideas and ways of thinking. The broad discipline of geology is as diverse and complex as the planet itself. The most recent advances in the field such as the debate about life on Mars and the melting of the polar ice caps are included. Special attention is given to the changing role of the practicing geologist from that of an explorer and discoverer of mineral resources to that of investigator, mitigator, and predictor of natural and man made environmental hazards. Key individuals are profiled and excerpts of letters, speeches, and articles are used to explain points of view and the meaning of their advances. Numerous sources of additional information including organizations and Internet resources guide readers in further research.
Author | : J Michael T Thompson |
Publisher | : World Scientific |
Total Pages | : 343 |
Release | : 2007-06-21 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1908979356 |
Advances in Earth Science outlines the latest developments and new research directions currently being made world-wide in the earth sciences. It contains invited and refereed articles by leading younger researchers on their cutting-edge research, but aimed at a general scientific audience.This exciting volume explains how powerful methodologies such as satellite remote sensing and supercomputing simulations are now profoundly changing research in the earth sciences; how the earth system is increasingly being viewed in a holistic way, linking the atmosphere, ocean and solid earth; and how the societal impact of the research in the earth sciences has never been more important.Published by Imperial College Press in collaboration with the Royal Society of London, the book features many articles originating from invited papers published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society. Eleven of the distinguished contributors hold prestigious Royal Society Research Fellowships./a
Author | : Yosoon Choi |
Publisher | : MDPI |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 2020-06-23 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3039364898 |
Geographic information systems (GISs) have played a vital role in Earth sciences by providing a powerful means of observing the world and various tools for solving complex problems. The scientific community has used GISs to reveal fascinating details about the Earth and other planets. This book on recent advances in GIS for Earth sciences includes 12 publications from esteemed research groups worldwide. The research and review papers in this book belong to the following broad categories: Earth science informatics (geoinformatics), mining, hydrology, natural hazards, and society.
Author | : William A. Ambrose |
Publisher | : Geological Society of America |
Total Pages | : 170 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0813724775 |
Author | : Xiaogang Ma |
Publisher | : Geological Society of America |
Total Pages | : 180 |
Release | : 2023-04-11 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0813725585 |
Author | : William Hunter, III |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 293 |
Release | : 2011-12-15 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1926692705 |
Environmental science integrates physical and biological sciences to the study of the environment, with the goal of solving today’s environmental challenges. Many of these challenges tie into a greater concept of using the earth’s resources sustainably. This collection brings together some very important advances in environmental science, including how climate change affects plant disease, how to keep birds and bats away from wind turbines, disinfecting polluted water for drinking, how climate policy impacts natural habitats, cancer risk due to ecological issues, and much more.
Author | : Marion E. Bickford |
Publisher | : Geological Society of America |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2013-09-24 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0813725011 |
"This volume addresses the impact of the geological sciences, from 1963-2013, in such areas as geologic hazards, mineral resources, energy resources, water resources, soil resources, geology and health, geologic education, and the informing of general public policy. The chapters focus on how earth science informs and benefits society"--Provided by publisher.
Author | : National Research Council |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 2012-04-26 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0309219248 |
The 2001 National Research Council (NRC) report Basic Research Opportunities in Earth Science (BROES) described how basic research in the Earth sciences serves five national imperatives: (1) discovery, use, and conservation of natural resources; (2) characterization and mitigation of natural hazards; (3) geotechnical support of commercial and infrastructure development; (4) stewardship of the environment; and (5) terrestrial surveillance for global security and national defense. This perspective is even more pressing today, and will persist into the future, with ever-growing emphasis. Today's world-with headlines dominated by issues involving fossil fuel and water resources, earthquake and tsunami disasters claiming hundreds of thousands of lives and causing hundreds of billions of dollars in damages, profound environmental changes associated with the evolving climate system, and nuclear weapons proliferation and testing-has many urgent societal issues that need to be informed by sound understanding of the Earth sciences. A national strategy to sustain basic research and training of expertise across the full spectrum of the Earth sciences is motivated by these national imperatives. New Research Opportunities in the Earth Sciences identifies new and emerging research opportunities in the Earth sciences over the next decade, including surface and deep Earth processes and interdisciplinary research with fields such as ocean and atmospheric sciences, biology, engineering, computer science, and social and behavioral sciences. The report also identifies key instrumentation and facilities needed to support these new and emerging research opportunities. The report describes opportunities for increased cooperation in these new and emerging areas between EAR and other government agency programs, industry, and international programs, and suggests new ways that EAR can help train the next generation of Earth scientists, support young investigators, and increase the participation of underrepresented groups in the field.