Author: Paul N. HaginPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Joint Spacing Statistics in Thick, Homogeneous Shales of the Catskill Delta Complex on the Appalachian Plateau, Finger Lakes Region, New York
Author: Paul N. HaginThe Catskill Delta
Author: Donald L. WoodrowPublisher: Geological Society of America
ISBN: 0813722012
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Stress Regimes in the Lithosphere
Author: Terry EngelderPublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400863155
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
The purpose of this book is to acquaint the geoscientist with issues associated with the debate over orientation and magnitude of stress in the lithosphere. Terry Engelder provides a broad understanding of the topic, while touching some of the specific details involved in the interpretation of stress data generated by the most commonly used measurement techniques. An understanding of stress in the lithosphere starts with an introduction to nomenclature based on three reference states of stress. Since rock strength governs differential stress magnitudes, stress regimes are identified according to the specific failure mechanism (crack propagation, shear rupture, ductile flow, or frictional slip) that controls the magnitude of stress at a particular time and place in the lithosphere. After introducing the various stress regimes, the author shows how their extent in the upper crust is demarcated by direct measurements of four types: hydraulic fracture, borehole-logging, strain-relaxation, and rigid-inclusion measurements. The relationship between lithospheric stress and the properties of rocks is then presented in terms of microcrack-related phenomena and residual stress. Lithospheric stress is also inferred from the analysis of earthquakes. Finally, lithospheric stress is placed in the context of large-scale stress fields and plate tectonics. Originally published in 1993. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Earth Structures
Author: Stephen MarshakPublisher:
ISBN: 9780393117806
Category : Geology, Structural
Languages : en
Pages : 672
Book Description
The Second Edition also benefits from new artwork that clearly illustrates complex concepts. New to the Second Edition: New Chapter: 15, "Geophysical Imaging," by Frederick Cook Within Chapters 21 and 22, four new essays on "Regional Perspectives" discuss the European Alps, the Altaids, the Appalachians, and the Cascadia Wedge. New and updated art for more informative illustration of concepts. The Second Edition now has 570 black & white figures.
The Occurrence of Ground Water in the United States with a Discussion of Principles
Author: Oscar Edward MeinzerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Groundwater
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Subsurface Hydrology
Author: George F. PinderPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470044195
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
With an emphasis on methodology, this reference provides a comprehensive examination of water movement as well as the movement of various pollutants in the earth's subsurface. The multidisciplinary approach integrates earth science, fluid mechanics, mathematics, statistics, and chemistry. Ideal for both professionals and students, this is a practical guide to the practices, procedures, and rules for dealing with groundwater.
Restoring Natural Capital
Author: James AronsonPublisher: Island Press
ISBN: 1597267791
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
How can environmental degradation be stopped? How can it be reversed? And how can the damage already done be repaired? The authors of this volume argue that a two-pronged approach is needed: reducing demand for ecosystem goods and services and better management of them, coupled with an increase in supply through environmental restoration. Restoring Natural Capital brings together economists and ecologists, theoreticians, practitioners, policy makers, and scientists from the developed and developing worlds to consider the costs and benefits of repairing ecosystem goods and services in natural and socioecological systems. It examines the business and practice of restoring natural capital, and seeks to establish common ground between economists and ecologists with respect to the restoration of degraded ecosystems and landscapes and the still broader task of restoring natural capital. The book focuses on developing strategies that can achieve the best outcomes in the shortest amount of time as it: • considers conceptual and theoretical issues from both an economic and ecological perspective • examines specific strategies to foster the restoration of natural capital and offers a synthesis and a vision of the way forward Nineteen case studies from around the world illustrate challenges and achievements in setting targets, refining approaches to finding and implementing restoration projects, and using restoration of natural capital as an economic opportunity. Throughout, contributors make the case that the restoration of natural capital requires close collaboration among scientists from across disciplines as well as local people, and when successfully executed represents a practical, realistic, and essential tool for achieving lasting sustainable development.
The Ecology of Old Woman Creek, Ohio
Author: Charles E. HerdendorfPublisher:
ISBN: 9780966803495
Category : Estuaries
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
A comprehensive ecological study of a Lake Eric estuary and its watershed, including chapters on geology, soils, climatology, hydrolesy, biology, ecology, archaeology, history, and land use. This book serves as a site profile of the only Nation a Estuarine Research Reserve in the Great Lakes Resion. Over 200 color illustrations.
The Aggregates Handbook, Second Edition
Author: National Stone, Sand & Gravel AssociationPublisher:
ISBN: 9780988995000
Category : Aggregate industry
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey
Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
Scientific notes and summaries of investigations in geology, hydrology, and related fields.