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An international team of over forty stratigraphic experts have helped to build the most up-to-date international stratigraphic framework for the Precambrian and Phanerozoic. This successor to A Geologic Time Scale 1989 by W. Brian Harland et al. (CUP 0521 387655) begins with an introduction to the theory and methodology behind the construction of the new time scale. The main part of the book is devoted to the scale itself, systematically presenting the standard subdivisions at all levels using a variety of correlation markers. Extensive use is made of isotope geochronology, geomathematics and orbital tuning to produce a standard geologic scale of unprecedented detail and accuracy with a full error analysis. A wallchart summarising the whole time scale, with paleogeographic reconstructions throughout the Phanerozoic, is included in the back of the book. The time scale will be an invaluable reference source for academic and professional researchers and students.

Los extraordinarios descubrimientos científicos de los últimos años han llevado a una nueva comprensión de cómo funciona nuestro planeta como sistema. Este libro, fascinante y accesible para todo tipo de lectores, mezcla varias areas cientificas en una narracion clara y atractiva, que explica los nexos dinamicos entre el mundo fisico y el biologico.La obra explora como se forman y reestructuran los continentes, como se destruyen y rehacen las cuencas oceanicas, y como el clima, en perpetuo cambio, oscila entre extremos realmente espectaculares. El texto, informativo y ameno, es inseparable de las impresionantes fotografias realizadas por el propio autor, y el conjunto acaba siendo una explicacion perfecta sobre el cambio global al que la humanidad debera adaptarse si desea sobrevivir.

Hoy en día la topografía ha sufrido importantes cambios en cuanto a su estudio, alcance y aplicación, debido a la introducción de equipos digitales, el uso del Sistema de Posicionamiento Global (GPS), Sistemas de Informacion Geografica (GIS) , por ello, esta obra tiene como proposito organizar y poner al alcance del lector una completa guia practica sobre el uso y aplicaciones de estas nuevas tecnicas topograficas, asi como de explicar los metodos tradicionales. Como apoyo se incluyen problemas tanto en el sistema ingles como en el sistema internacional, asimismo se incluye un CD-ROM con el programa SURVEY para Windows con el cual el topografo o el ingeniero civil se le facilitara la resolucion de diversos problemas.

Elementos De Cristalografía Y Mineralogía F. Alton ... [et al.] Wade

Una obra muy completa, válida tanto para el lector deseoso de adquirir "cultura hidrogeológica" como para el técnico profesional que desee disponer de un manual de consulta que cubra los aspectos prá

"Soil Erosion and Conservation" provides a comprehensive treatment of the processes of soil erosion, the methods that can be used for their control, and the issues involved in designing and implementing soil conservation programmes. Features include: new material on gully erosion, tillage practices, erosion risk assessment, use of erosion models, incentives for farmers and land users, and community approaches to erosion control updated sections on the mechanics of wind erosion, soil erodibility, use of vegetation in erosion control, traditional soil conservation measures, socio-economic issues and the role of government descriptions of the methods used to assess the risk of erosion and predict rates of soil loss outlines of the social, economic, political and institutional constraints on implementing soil protection measures coverage of erosion and its control for agriculture, grazing, forestry, mining land, road banks, pipeline corridors and recreation worldwide coverage of the success and failure of erosion control using material from Europe, Africa, Australia, America and Asia. The third edition of this internationally recognized textbook will be invaluable to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students studying soil conservation or soil erosion in earth science, environmental science and physical geography departments. "Soil Erosion and Conservation" provides a comprehensive treatment of the processes of soil erosion, the methods that can be used for their control, and the issues involved in designing and implementing soil conservation programmes. Features of the third edition of this internationally recognised textbook include: New material on gully erosion, tillage practices, erosion risk assessment, use of erosion models, incentives for farmers and land users, and community approaches to erosion control Updated sections on the mechanics of wind erosion, soil erodibility, use of vegetation in erosion control, traditional soil conservation measures, socio-economic issues and the role of government Describes the methods used to assess the risk of erosion and predict rates of soil loss Outlines the so

En 2008 se cumplieron cincuenta años de la orden ministerial de 13 de agosto por la que se creaba la licenciatura en Ciencias Geológicas en la Universidad de Oviedo. Con este motivo la Universidad y, en particular, la Facultad de Geologia programaron varios actos y se pusieron en marcha diversas iniciativas, entre ellas la elaboracion y publicacion de un libro conmemorativo de dicha efemeride. Los actos ya son recuerdo, y el libro es este. Verba volant, scripta manent.El presente volumen se ha concebido como una suma de la historia de la creacion y desarrollo de los estudios de Geologia en la universidad ovetense con la pequeña historia ligada a las vivencias de profesores y alumnos de diferentes epocas. Asi pues, el libro se estructura en torno a dos grandes grupos de articulos: los estudios formales, academicos e historicos y los testimonios personales de lo que hemos denominado "la historia informal".

Presenta un desarrollo complejo y riguroso de la teoría y práctica de las Redes de Precisión Topográficas y Locales, conocidas también con el nombre genérico de Microgeodesia. Ante la actual exigencia planteada desde numerosos campos cientificos, tecnologicos e industriales, en demanda de resultados topograficos mas precisos y fiables, fuera del concepto convencional de plano, la utilizacion de redes locales de precision y alta precision se ha transformado en una tecnologia de conocimiento inexcusable para el profesional superior.

... surely one of the most relevant and timely Earth science texts for the early 21st century given the rapidity of current global climate change and predicted increase in associated natural disasters and infrastructural consequences. This comprehensive text on hazards brings fresh relevance and application to geomorphology and is an essential read for environmental consultants, land managers and scholars in Earth and environmental science.' Professor Stefan Grab, University of the Witwatersrand 'This book provides a comprehensive guide to the role of geomorphology in hazard and risk analysis. It presents an excellent and wide-ranging review of hazards and how society can respond and attempt to manage them ... It brings together an impressive group of authors with international reputations in their various fields of geomorphological research.' Professor Tim Burt, Durham University '... excellent exposition and state-of-the-art analyses of geomorphic hazards for better understanding and prevention of disasters. Alcantara-Ayala and Goudie are to be commended for their selection of topics and choice of so many prominent geoscientists to contribute chapters. Their book sets a high standard in focused analysis of diverse geomorphic hazards.' Professor John (Jack) Shroder, University of Nebraska at Omaha 'Brings together a broad range of research in a well written, comprehensively illustrated and accessible format, covering all of the major events that threaten human activity and life. An excellent synthesis for geomorphologists, the wider Earth Science community, engineers, planners and other decision makers.' Professor Robert J. Allison, University of Sussex