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Earth Surface: Processes, Emerging Trends and Concerns Author : Leon Cameron Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641162708 The surface of the Earth as well as its structure and processes are studied under the domain of Earth science. The Earth consists of multiple layers such as crust, mantle and core. The thin layer or shell Read More |
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Author : Elijah Walker Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641164153 The scientific study of earthquakes and the propagation of elastic waves through the Earth or other planet like bodies is referred to as seismology. It also includes the environmental effects of the earthquake Read More |
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Understanding Earth and Planetary Science Author : Dustin Cook Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641164108 The branch of science which deals with the study of physical constitution of the Earth and its atmosphere is referred to as Earth science. It encompasses various fields of natural science that are related Read More |
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Author : Ben Simmons Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641164160 The rupture in the crust of a planet such as Earth, which allows hot lava, gases and volcanic ash to escape from a magma chamber beneath the surface, is called a volcano. The discipline which is involved Read More |
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Cryosphere and Environmental Change Author : Nicolas Judd Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641161053 The cryosphere is that portion of the Earth's surface where water is in solid form. This includes sea ice, river ice, glaciers, permafrost, etc. The cryosphere is an integral part of the climate system Read More |
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Earth Science: Current Studies Author : Jasper O'Brien Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641161992 Earth science is the science that studies the physical constitution of the Earth and its atmosphere. This includes the analysis of the physical characteristics of the Earth, such as earthquakes, floods, Read More |
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Earth Surface: Structure and Processes Author : Joe Carry Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641160506 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. Read More |
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Earthquake Engineering: Advanced Concepts and Mechanisms Author : Courtney Silver Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641161831 Earthquake engineering is a field of engineering, which includes designing, and analyzing structures with respect to seismic loading. The main goal of earthquake engineering is to make structures, which Read More |
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Author : Jasper O'Brien Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641161411 Earth science is a branch of science that studies the physical constitution of the Earth, its atmosphere and its various processes. Comprehension of the Earth and its physical characteristics is achieved Read More |
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Seismology and Wave Propagation Author : Daniel Galea Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641160902 Earthquakes are disasters caused by seismic waves which are formed due to a sudden release of energy from the Earth’s lithosphere. This can develop into disturbances of massive magnitude resulting in Read More |