Geology of North America—An Overview
Title | Geology of North America—An Overview PDF eBook |
Author | Albert W. Bally |
Publisher | Geological Society of America |
Pages | 633 |
Release | 1989 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0813754453 |
Summaries of the major features of the geology of North America and the adjacent oceanic regions are presented in 20 chapters. Topics covered include concise reviews of current thinking about Precambrian basement, Phanerozoic orogens, cratonic basins, passive-margin geology of the Atlantic and Gulf Coast regions, marine and terrestrial geology of the Caribbean region and economic geology.
Geophysics for the Mineral Exploration Geoscientist
Title | Geophysics for the Mineral Exploration Geoscientist PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Dentith |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 1083 |
Release | 2014-04-24 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1139915622 |
Providing a balance between principles and practice, this state-of-the-art overview of geophysical methods takes readers from the basic physical phenomena, through the acquisition and processing of data, to the creation of geological models of the subsurface and data interpretation to find hidden mineral deposits. Detailed descriptions of all the commonly used geophysical methods are given, including gravity, magnetic, radiometric, electrical, electromagnetic and seismic methods. Each technique is described in a consistent way and without complex mathematics. Emphasising extraction of maximum geological information from geophysical data, the book also explains petrophysics, data modelling and common interpretation pitfalls. Packed with full-colour figures, also available online, the text is supported by selected examples from around the world, including all the major deposit types. Designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in minerals geoscience, this is also a valuable reference for professionals in the mining industry wishing to make greater use of geophysical methods. In 2015, Dentith and Mudge won the ASEG Lindsay Ingall Memorial Award for their combined effort in promoting geophysics to the wider community with the publication of this title.
Geophysics in the Affairs of Mankind
Title | Geophysics in the Affairs of Mankind PDF eBook |
Author | Lee C. Lawyer |
Publisher | |
Pages | 429 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780931830471 |
Near-surface Geophysics
Title | Near-surface Geophysics PDF eBook |
Author | Dwain K. Butler |
Publisher | SEG Books |
Pages | 734 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1560801301 |
Part 1, "fundamentals", includes magnetic and electrical methods, subsurface geophysics, near-surface seismology, electromagnetic induction, and ground-penetrating radar. Part 2, "applications", includes determination of physical properties, multimethod surveys and integrated interpretations, and model-based survey planning, execution, and interpretation.
Aerial Geology
Title | Aerial Geology PDF eBook |
Author | Mary Caperton Morton |
Publisher | Timber Press |
Pages | 306 |
Release | 2017-10-04 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1604697628 |
“Get your head into the clouds with Aerial Geology.” —The New York Times Book Review Aerial Geology is an up-in-the-sky exploration of North America’s 100 most spectacular geological formations. Crisscrossing the continent from the Aleutian Islands in Alaska to the Great Salt Lake in Utah and to the Chicxulub Crater in Mexico, Mary Caperton Morton brings you on a fantastic tour, sharing aerial and satellite photography, explanations on how each site was formed, and details on what makes each landform noteworthy. Maps and diagrams help illustrate the geological processes and clarify scientific concepts. Fact-filled, curious, and way more fun than the geology you remember from grade school, Aerial Geology is a must-have for the insatiably curious, armchair geologists, million-mile travelers, and anyone who has stared out the window of a plane and wondered what was below.
Basic Geophysics
Title | Basic Geophysics PDF eBook |
Author | Enders A. Robinson |
Publisher | SEG Books |
Pages | 387 |
Release | 2017-09-01 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1560803452 |
For a thorough comprehension of the field of geophysics, we need to understand its origins. Basic Geophysics by Enders Robinson and Dean Clark takes us on a journey that demonstrates how the achievements of our predecessors have paved the way for our modern science. From the ancient Greeks through the Enlightenment to the greats of the contemporary age, the reasoning behind basic principles is explored and clarified. With that foundation, several advanced topics are examined, including: the 3D wave equation; ray tracing and seismic modeling; reflection, refraction, and diffraction; and WKBJ migration. The successful integration of the historical narrative alongside practical analysis of relevant principles makes this book an excellent resource for both novices and professionals, and all readers will gain insight and appreciation for the seismic theory that underlies modern exploration seismology.
Evolution of North America
Title | Evolution of North America PDF eBook |
Author | Philip Burke King |
Publisher | Princeton University Press |
Pages | 216 |
Release | 2015-03-08 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1400868491 |
In revising his now classic work on the geology of North America, Philip B. King has devoted attention both to the new concepts of global tectonics and to new facts obtained from fieldwork in recent years. From its overview of the natural history of continents, to the sections describing the characteristics and history of each region, this remains a fundamental text on continental geology. Originally published in 1977. 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.