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Geoscience refers to the study of the planet Earth. It encompasses all phenomena and physical characteristics of Earth. It uses other fields of science as research tools for developing scientific models related to the study of large scale geosystems. Geoscience delves into a detailed analysis of the lithosphere, atmosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere. This book traces the progress of this field and highlights some of its key concepts and applic...

Geoscience or Earth science refers to the study of planet Earth and its atmosphere. It studies physical and geological characteristics of the earth. Geoscience encompasses the study of the lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and the atmosphere. It builds on the scientific fields of geography, chronology, physics, chemistry, etc. to develop a comprehensive understanding of the earth and its properties. This book presents the theories and concep...

The study of the Earth surface, its structure and processes, falls under the umbrella of Earth science. The lithosphere forms the outer surface of the Earth. It consists of the upper mantle and crust. Lithosphere is divided into several tectonic plates. This book delves into a detailed account of the structure of the Earth and the varied processes occurring on it. It includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, o...

Earth science is the study of the planet Earth. It includes different sub-fields namely soil science, physical geography, hydrology, atmospheric science, geophysics, biogeography, mineralogy, sedimentology, etc. It also includes the study about Earth's magnetic field and Earth's atmosphere. The aim of this text is to present researches that have transformed this discipline and aided its advancement. It will provide in-depth analysis about the ...

Geology is a primary branch of earth science. It studies in detail the structure of Earth. It provides prominent theories and evidence concerning the evolution and history of our planet as well as life on the planet. Geology can be applied to diverse areas such as petroleum exploration, hydrology, mining, etc. The aim of this book is to present researches that have transformed this discipline and aided its advancement. Scientists, geologists a...

This book traces the progress of planetary science and highlights some of its key concepts and applications. Celestial bodies like planets, moons, gas giants, micrometeoroids, etc. are extensively studied under planetary science. It also involves the study of planetary systems like the solar system. Over the years, this field has evolved from astronomy and earth science to form several other sub-fields like planetary geology, atmospheric scien...

New advancements in the field of geoscience have been discussed in this profound book. It serves as an all-inclusive, encyclopedic and updated source for academic researchers in the extensive fields of earth and environmental sciences, geophysics, natural resource managements and other associated fields. The book aims at garnering attention of the readers towards issues dealing with geophysical and earth sciences. It discusses in detail, the r...

The geographical and other environmental processes on Earth and the composition of the planet are of crucial significance in locating and utilizing its resources. This book is principally written for experts, geologists, civil engineers, mining engineers, and environmentalists. We are hopeful that the content will be used by students, and it will continue to be useful to them throughout their following professional and research careers. This d...

Research on Earth's history and of the physical and chemical characteristics of the matter that makes up our planet is of great importance to understand both its past and its future. The geographical and other environmental processes on Earth and the composition of the planet are of crucial significance in locating and utilizing its resources. This book is primarily written for experts, geologists, civil engineers, mining engineers, and enviro...

In the last thirty years, geoscience has developed and changed rapidly. The whole ecosystem is facing environmental imbalance due to climatic change. Hence, geoscientific applications are growing. A large number of novel methods, data and techniques have been introduced and experimented with various facets of geoscience. The sections of this book discuss the present state of various analysis, data, methods and modeling techniques. The applicat...

Stratigraphic analyses of layered deposits are described in this all-inclusive book. Stratigraphy is a geological sub-specialty which is defined as the science of describing the lateral and vertical relationships of distinct rock formations formed through time to comprehend the earth history. These interrelations might be the result of variety of factors including fossil content, magnetic properties, reflection seismology or archaeological dep...

In recent times, space technology is being used as a significant tool for Earth observation applications. Satellites and other accessible remote sensing platforms are used for collecting the data. Wide ranges of electromagnetic energy, that are being reflected, transmitted or emitted from the surface of the Earth, can be detected through remote sensing data collection. Implementing further data processing requires suitable detection systems. S...

Geoscience is a vast field of study which integrates concepts from different disciplines such as geology, atmosphere, hydrology, etc. This book aims to describe the various instruments and analytical techniques used in evaluation and assessment of geoscientific fields. Some of the topics explored in this book are data management systems, remote sensing techniques, evaluation of different measurements, etc. The various studies that are constant...

Biomineralization, environmental microbiology and earth science are closely related fields with interdisciplinary concepts and applications. This book encompasses research work of internationally renowned scientists and academicians. It aims to broaden the scope of these disciplines and aid their progress. Some significant topics discussed in this text are ecohydrology, geochemistry, climate variability, etc. It will prove extremely beneficial...

The cryosphere has a significant impact on the climate of our planet. This book presents a detailed study of the cryosphere with an emphasis on snow and glaciers. It covers a diverse range of case studies contributed by internationally renowned scientists and experts of the field. The extensive range of topics presented it this text include surface elevation of glaciers, cloud physics, mass changes in ice caps, influence of precipitation patte...