Lanzarote And Chinijo Islands Geopark From Earth To Space

Author : Elena Mateo,Jesús Martínez-Frías,Juana Vegas
Publisher : Springer
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783030131302

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Lanzarote and Chinijo Islands Geopark: From Earth to Space by Elena Mateo,Jesús Martínez-Frías,Juana Vegas Pdf

This volume comprises a selection of papers describing the main features of the Lanzarote and Chinijo Islands Geopark (Canary Archipelago, Spain). Of all the Global Geoparks worldwide, it is the only one that has officially evaluated and characterized specific areas as analogues for the geological and astrobiological exploration of Mars. The identification and characterization of terrestrial sites that can be used as planetary analogues are currently considered vital study areas of planetary geology and astrobiology. Written by experts in the various fields, this multidisciplinary book is a unique resource for graduate students and professionals alike.

Author : Elena Mateo,Jesús Martínez Frías,Juana Vegas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Geoparks
ISBN : 3030131319

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Lanzarote and Chinijo Islands Geopark by Elena Mateo,Jesús Martínez Frías,Juana Vegas Pdf

This volume comprises a selection of papers describing the main features of the Lanzarote and Chinijo Islands Geopark (Canary Archipelago, Spain). Of all the Global Geoparks worldwide, it is the only one that has officially evaluated and characterized specific areas as analogues for the geological and astrobiological exploration of Mars. The identification and characterization of terrestrial sites that can be used as planetary analogues are currently considered vital study areas of planetary geology and astrobiology. Written by experts in the various fields, this multidisciplinary book is a unique resource for graduate students and professionals alike.

Author : Pablo J. González
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031351358

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El Hierro Island by Pablo J. González Pdf

This book presents an in-depth review of El Hierro Island, the youngest and most southwesterly volcano of the Canary Islands. In October 2011, a submarine eruption started offshore El Hierro Island. The 2011–2012 El Hierro eruption has probably been the best monitored and studied submarine eruption to date and has sparked interest in the study of this young ocean island volcano. During the last decade, multidisciplinary investigations, e.g., on the geological and volcanological character of its past and latest onshore and offshore eruptions, the geophysical and geochemical signatures of its magmatic plumbing system structure and dynamics, as well as the bio-geophysical interactions and consequences of submarine eruptions in the ocean, have been conducted. This book provides an authoritative review of many of these scientific advances as well as multiple remaining unknowns for the study of El Hierro Island and its 2011–2012 submarine eruption. Such knowledge should be of great interest to specialists not only in the Canary Islands volcanism but also in similar ocean island intraplate volcanoes.

Author : Andrea Bistacchi,Matteo Massironi,Sophie Viseur
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119313892

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3D Digital Geological Models by Andrea Bistacchi,Matteo Massironi,Sophie Viseur Pdf

3D DIGITAL GEOLOGICAL MODELS Discover the practical aspects of modeling techniques and their applicability on both terrestrial and extraterrestrial structures A wide overlap exists in the methodologies used by geoscientists working on the Earth and those focused on other planetary bodies in the Solar System. Over the course of a series of sessions at the General Assemblies of the European Geosciences Union in Vienna, the intersection found in 3D characterization and modeling of geological and geomorphological structures for all terrestrial bodies in our solar system revealed that there are similar datasets and common techniques for the study of all planets—Earth and beyond—from a geological point-of-view. By looking at Digital Outcrop Models (DOMs), Digital Elevation Models (DEMs), or Shape Models (SM), researchers may achieve digital representations of outcrops, topographic surfaces, or entire small bodies of the Solar System, like asteroids or comet nuclei. 3D Digital Geological Models: From Terrestrial Outcrops to Planetary Surfaces has two central objectives, to highlight the similarities that geological disciplines have in common when applied to entities in the Solar System, and to encourage interdisciplinary communication and collaboration between different scientific communities. The book particularly focuses on analytical techniques on DOMs, DEMs and SMs that allow for quantitative characterization of outcrops and geomorphological features. It also highlights innovative 3D interpretation and modeling strategies that allow scientists to gain new and more advanced quantitative results on terrestrial and extraterrestrial structures. 3D Digital Geological Models: From Terrestrial Outcrops to Planetary Surfaces readers will also find: The first volume dedicated to this subject matter that successfully integrates methodology and applications A series of methodological chapters that provide instruction on best practices involving DOMs, DEMs, and SMs A wide range of case studies, including small- to large-scale projects on Earth, Mars, the 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko comet, and the Moon Examples of how data collected at surface can help reconstruct 3D subsurface models 3D Digital Geological Models: From Terrestrial Outcrops to Planetary Surfaces is a useful reference for academic researchers in earth science, structural geology, geophysics, petroleum geology, remote sensing, geostatistics, and planetary scientists, and graduate students studying in these fields. It will also be of interest for professionals from industry, particularly those in the mining and hydrocarbon fields.

Author : Jo Carruthers,Nour Dakkak
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9783030447809

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Sandscapes by Jo Carruthers,Nour Dakkak Pdf

Sandscapes: Writing the British Seaside reflects on the unique topography of sand, sandscapes, and the seaside in British culture and beyond. This book brings together creative and critical writings that explore the ways sand speaks to us of holidays and respite, but also of time and mortality, of plenitude and eternity. Drawing together writers from a range of backgrounds, the volume explores the environmental, social, personal, cultural, and political significance of sand and the seaside towns that have built up around it. The contributions take a variety of forms including fiction and nonfiction and cover topics ranging from sand dunes to sand mining, from seaside stories to shoreline architecture, from sand grains to global sand movements, from narratives of the setting up of bed and breakfasts to stories of seaside decline. Often a symbol of aridity, sand is revealed in this book to be an astonishingly fertile site for cultural meaning.

Author : Christopher H. K. Chen,Alberto Fairén,Jonathan Eastwood,Olga V. Khabarova,Georgios Balasis,Rudolf A. Treumann,Philip J. Erickson,Nuno C. Santos,Steve B. Howell,Matthew Parry,Daniel Hestroffer,Yanxia Zhang,Majdi Hochlaf,Ankan Das,Ryan C. Fortenberry,David Leisawitz,Lucia Kleint,Mauro D’Onofrio,Milan S. Dimitrijevic,Joseph M. Trigo-Rodiguez,Carrie Anderson,Zhonghua Yao,Chunshan Lin,Nadja S. Magalhaes,Guillem Domenech
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832549360

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Reviews in astronomy and space sciences by Christopher H. K. Chen,Alberto Fairén,Jonathan Eastwood,Olga V. Khabarova,Georgios Balasis,Rudolf A. Treumann,Philip J. Erickson,Nuno C. Santos,Steve B. Howell,Matthew Parry,Daniel Hestroffer,Yanxia Zhang,Majdi Hochlaf,Ankan Das,Ryan C. Fortenberry,David Leisawitz,Lucia Kleint,Mauro D’Onofrio,Milan S. Dimitrijevic,Joseph M. Trigo-Rodiguez,Carrie Anderson,Zhonghua Yao,Chunshan Lin,Nadja S. Magalhaes,Guillem Domenech Pdf

Author : L. Kubalíková,,P. Coratza,M. Pál,Z. Zwoliński,P.N. Irapta,B. van Wyk de Vries
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786205780

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Visages of Geodiversity and Geoheritage by L. Kubalíková,,P. Coratza,M. Pál,Z. Zwoliński,P.N. Irapta,B. van Wyk de Vries Pdf

Geodiversity and geoheritage are emerging topics within the geosciences that are increasingly interconnected to biodiversity research and the humanities through the intersection between Earth and culture. Understanding, recognizing and conserving geodiversity is important for various domains, including geology, geomorphology, geography, ecology, conservation and land management. Geodiversity helps preserve Earth's geoheritage, support biodiversity, manage geohazards and promote sustainable land use. Geoheritage also connects with geotourism development and is integral to territorial development studies. This volume showcases theoretical research and case studies prepared by a stimulating selection of early career scientists alongside experienced researchers. The first part of this book is dedicated to conceptual chapters on geodiversity that consider its links to other studies. The second and third sections present an integrated view of geodiversity, geoheritage and landscape through their management and conservation. This volume charts the diversity of research and those working in the field of geodiversity and geoheritage. Through these multidisciplinary perspectives, we invite emerging and early researchers to continue the conversation and strengthen this dynamic field of study.

Author : Zakaria Hamimi,Ahmed El-Barkooky,Jesús Martínez Frías,Harald Fritz,Yasser Abd El-Rahman
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 711 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030152659

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The Geology of Egypt by Zakaria Hamimi,Ahmed El-Barkooky,Jesús Martínez Frías,Harald Fritz,Yasser Abd El-Rahman Pdf

This richly illustrated book offers a concise overview of the geology of Egypt in the context of the geology of the Arab Region and Northeast Africa. An introductory chapter on history of geological research in Egypt sheds much light on the stages before and after the establishment of Egyptian Geological Survey (the second oldest geological survey worldwide), Hume's book and Said's 1962, 1990 books. The book starts with the Precambrian geology of Egypt, in terms of lithostratigraphy and classifications, structural and tectonic framework, crustal evolution and metamorphic belts. A dedicated chapter discusses the Paleozoic-Mesozoic-Cenozoic tectonics and structural evolution of Egypt. A chapter highlights the Red Sea tectonics and the Gulf of Suez and Gulf of Aqaba Rifts. Subsequent chapters address the Phanerozoic geology from Paleozoic to Quaternary. The Egyptian Impact Crater(s) and Meteorites are dealt with in a separate chapter. The Earth resources in Egypt, including metallic and non-metallic ore deposits, hydrocarbon and water resources, are given much more attention throughout four chapters. The last chapter addresses the seismicity, seismotectonics and neotectonics of Egypt.

Author : Patricia Erfurt-Cooper
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783642161919

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Volcanic Tourist Destinations by Patricia Erfurt-Cooper Pdf

This comprehensive book addresses the pressing need for up-to-date literature on volcanic destinations (active and dormant) and their role in tourism worldwide in chapters and case studies. The book presents a balanced view about the volcano-based tourism sector worldwide and discusses important issues such as the different volcanic hazards, potential for disasters and accidents and safety recommendations for visitors. Individual chapters and case studies are contributed by a number of internationally based co-authors, with expertise in geology, risk management, environmental science and other relevant disciplines associated with volcanoes. Also covered are risk aspects of volcano tourism such as risk perception, risk management and public safety in volcanic environments. Discussions of the demand for volcano tourism, including geotourism and adventure tourism as well as some historical facts related to volcanoes, with case studies of interesting socio-cultural settings are included.

Author : S J Hawkins
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1054 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781000452242

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Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review, Volume 59 by S J Hawkins Pdf

Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review remains one of the most cited sources in marine science and oceanography. The ever-increasing interest in work in oceanography and marine biology and its relevance to global environmental issues, especially global climate change and its impacts, creates a demand for authoritative refereed reviews summarizing and synthesizing the results of recent research. If you are interested in submitting a review for consideration for publication in OMBAR, please email the Editor in Chief, Stephen Hawkins, at [email protected]. For nearly 60 years, OMBAR has been an essential reference for research workers and students in all fields of marine science. This volume considers such diverse topics as the Great Barrier Reef Expedition of 1928-29, Mediterranean marine caves, macromedusae in eastern boundary currents, marine biodiversity in Korea, and development of a geo-ecological carbonate reef system model to predict responses of reefs to climate change. Seven of the peer-reviewed contributions in Volume 59 are available to read Open Access on this webpage (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9). An international Editorial Board ensures global relevance and expert peer review, with editors from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, Singapore and the United Kingdom. The series volumes find a place in the libraries of not only marine laboratories and oceanographic institutes, but also universities worldwide.

Author : Mohammed Rashad Moufti,Károly Németh
Publisher : Springer
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319330150

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Geoheritage of Volcanic Harrats in Saudi Arabia by Mohammed Rashad Moufti,Károly Németh Pdf

This book records the geoheritage values of globally significant, yet little-known, volcanic geosites in Saudi Arabia. It is the first of its kind to focus on the Middle East, clearly showing the hidden geoheritage value of the volcanic Arabian Peninsula’s harrats and demonstrating why the Saudi Arabian volcanic fields are unique. Along with the systematic geosite description, the book introduces scientifically founded geoeducational programs that can be used to develop our understanding of volcanic geoheritage values of volcanic fields. It offers a detailed and comprehensive research-based description of four of the most accessible volcanic harratts in Saudi Arabia and an additional summary of other more remote fields. Additionally, it discusses geoeducational programs that could be used to link these volcanic areas and use them in volcanic hazard education.

Author : Olav Slaymaker
Publisher : Springer
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319445953

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Landscapes and Landforms of Western Canada by Olav Slaymaker Pdf

This is the only book to focus on the geomorphological landscapes of Canada West. It outlines the little-appreciated diversity of Canada’s landscapes, and the nature of the geomorphological landscape, which deserves wider publicity. Three of the most important geomorphological facts related to Canada are that 90% of its total area emerged from ice-sheet cover relatively recently, from a geological perspective; permafrost underlies 50% of its landmass and the country enjoys the benefits of having three oceans as its borders: the Arctic, Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Canada West is a land of extreme contrasts — from the rugged Cordillera to the wide open spaces of the Prairies; from the humid west-coast forests to the semi-desert in the interior of British Columbia and from the vast Mackenzie river system of the to small, steep, cascading streams on Vancouver Island. The thickest Canadian permafrost is found in the Yukon and extensive areas of the Cordillera are underlain by sporadic permafrost side-by-side with the never-glaciated plateaus of the Yukon. One of the curiosities of Canada West is the presence of volcanic landforms, extruded through the ice cover of the late Pleistocene and Holocene epochs, which have also left a strong imprint on the landscape. The Mackenzie and Fraser deltas provide the contrast of large river deltas, debouching respectively into the Arctic and Pacific oceans.

Author : Oana Teodora Moldovan,Ľubomír Kováč,Stuart Halse
Publisher : Springer
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319988528

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Cave Ecology by Oana Teodora Moldovan,Ľubomír Kováč,Stuart Halse Pdf

Cave organisms are the ‘monsters’ of the underground world and studying them invariably raises interesting questions about the ways evolution has equipped them to survive in permanent darkness and low-energy environments. Undertaking ecological studies in caves and other subterranean habitats is not only challenging because they are difficult to access, but also because the domain is so different from what we know from the surface, with no plants at the base of food chains and with a nearly constant microclimate year-round. The research presented here answers key questions such as how a constant environment can produce the enormous biodiversity seen below ground, what adaptations and peculiarities allow subterranean organisms to thrive, and how they are affected by the constraints of their environment. This book is divided into six main parts, which address: the habitats of cave animals; their complex diversity; the environmental factors that support that diversity; individual case studies of cave ecosystems; and of the conservation challenges they face; all of which culminate in proposals for future research directions. Given its breadth of coverage, it offers an essential reference guide for graduate students and established researchers alike.

Author : Vera M. Kolb
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781466584624

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Astrobiology by Vera M. Kolb Pdf

Astrobiology: An Evolutionary Approach provides a full course in astrobiology with an emphasis on abiogenesis and evolution. The book presents astrobiology both as a developing science and as the science of the future.The origins of life and the possibility of life elsewhere continues to be a subject of scientific and philosophical examination. The

Author : Thomas A. Hose
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781783271474

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Geoheritage and Geotourism by Thomas A. Hose Pdf

Europe's engagement from the late sixteenth century onwards in scientific Earth science inquiry has generated numerous and varied collections of minerals, rocks, and fossils, together with their associated archives, artworks and publications, forming a rich cultural geoheritage held in major private and especially royal and aristocratic collections, museums, universities, archives and libraries. The mines, quarries, geological structures, landforms, minerals, rocks and fossils - or geodiversity - that underpin these collections populate past and present-day Earth science literature. However, for too long their scientific, historic and cultural significance was not universally recognised and generally they were not accorded adequate resources and protection - or geoconservation. Hence, geotourism was developed in the 1990s to raise public awareness of Europe's geoheritage and geodiversity and to promote itsgeoconservation; the volume's theoretical essays and case studies examine these four core geoelements and provide a timely introduction for anyone interested in natural history museums, countryside management, and landscape-basedtourism. Dr Thomas A. Hose is an Honorary Research Associate in the School of Earth Sciences, University of Bristol. He has pioneered the recognition of and research into geotourism, and is the author of the world's first doctoral thesis on the subject. Contributors: Kevin Crawford, Peter Davis, John E. Gordon. Thomas A. Hose, Jonathan G. Larwood, Slobodan B. Markovic, Martin Munt, Emmanuel Reynard, Nemanja Tomic, Djordjije A. Vasiljevic, Margaret Wood, Volker Wrede