Perspectives On A Dynamic Earth

Author : T.R. Paton
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400940697

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Perspectives on a Dynamic Earth by T.R. Paton Pdf

This book is an attempt to put into practice these precepts of Popper and Koestler as far as they can be applied to the Earth sciences at an elementary level. It is felt that the time is ripe for such a presentation, for the revolution that has taken place over the past 20 years within the Earth sciences has made more people directly aware of the way science works and of the necessity of knowing its history to achieve a full understanding of the problems involved. Emerging from the revolution has been the immensely unifying and extremely fruitful concept of plate tectonics, and developments leading to its establishment form the core of the book (Chs 4, 5 & 6). However, to see plate tectonics in context, it is necessary to look at what happened before, and this is done in the first three chapters. Chapter 1 is concerned with the development of ideas about the shape, size and mass of the Earth, which led to broad concepts about the Earth's structure and finally to a model of a cooling, contracting Earth, capable of explaining geological history and the major topographic features of the Earth. Chapter 2 goes on to show how even though the acceptance of this idea gradually broke down in the first half of the 20th century, possible alternatives, which are now at the core of plate tectonics, were also rejected.

Author : T. R. Paton,Jane Clarke
Publisher : Unwin Hyman
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Science
ISBN : 0045500428

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Author : W. Jacquelyne Kious,Robert I. Tilling
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780788133183

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This Dynamic Earth by W. Jacquelyne Kious,Robert I. Tilling Pdf

Presents the online edition of the publication "This Dynamic Earth: The Story of Plate Tectonics" (ISBN 0-16-048220-8) by W. Jacquelyne Kious and Robert I. Tilling, published by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Denver, Colorado. Posts contact information via mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail. Notes that a hard copy of the publication is available. Provides a table of contents and endnotes. Links to the USGS home page.

Author : W. Jacquelyne Kious,Robert I. Tilling,Geological Survey (U.S.)
Publisher : Geological Survey (USGS)
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Continental drift
ISBN : IND:30000042373781

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This Dynamic Earth by W. Jacquelyne Kious,Robert I. Tilling,Geological Survey (U.S.) Pdf

In the early 1960s, the emergence of the theory of plate tectonics started a revolution in the earth sciences. Since then, scientists have verified and refined this theory, and now have a much better understanding of how our planet has been shaped by plate-tectonic processes. We now know that, directly or indirectly, plate tectonics influences nearly all geologic processes, past and present. Indeed, the notion that the entire Earth's surface is continually shifting has profoundly changed the way we view our world.

Author : Geoffrey Frederick Davies
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521590671

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Dynamic Earth by Geoffrey Frederick Davies Pdf

Dynamic Earth presents the principles of convection in the earth's mantle in an accessible style. Mantle convection is the process underlying plate tectonics, volcanic hotspots and, hence, most geological processes. The book summarises key observations and presents the relevant physics starting from basic principles. The main concepts and arguments are presented with minimal mathematics, although more mathematical versions of important aspects are included for those who desire them. The book also surveys geochemical constraints and mantle evolution. The audience for Geoff Davies' book will be the broad range of geologists who desire a better understanding of the earth's internal dynamics, as well as graduate students and researchers working on the many aspects of mantle dynamics and its implications for geological processes. It is also suitable as a text or supplementary text for upper undergraduate and postgraduate courses in geophysics, geochemistry, and tectonics.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Geodynamics
ISBN : 0716716119

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The Dynamic Earth by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jennifer Gebelein
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-12-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400724068

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A Geographic Perspective of Cuban Landscapes by Jennifer Gebelein Pdf

Beginning in the era of the Spanish conquest and taking the reader right up to the present day, this book focuses on how the landscape of Cuba has changed and evolved into the environment we see today. It illustrates the range of factors – economic, political and cultural – that have determined Cuba’s physical geography, and explores the shifting conservation measures which have been instituted in response to new methods in agriculture and land management. The text uses historical documents, fieldwork, Geographic Information System (GIS) data and remotely-sensed satellite imagery to detail Cuba’s extensive land-use history as well as its potential future. The author goes further to analyze the manner, speed and methods of landscape change, and examines the historical context and governing agendas that have had an impact on the relationship between Cuba’s inhabitants and their island. Gebelein also assesses the key role played by agricultural production in the framework of international trade required to sustain Cuba’s people and its economy. The book concludes with a review of current efforts by Cuban and other research scientists, as well as private investors, conservation managers and university professors who are involved in shaping Cuba’s evolving landscape and managing it during the country’s possible transition to a more politically diverse, enfranchised and open polity.

Author : Anthea Maton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Earth (Planet)
ISBN : OCLC:29437025

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Author : Prentice-Hall Staff
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0134006496

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Dynamic Earth by Prentice-Hall Staff Pdf

Author : Kamlesh P. Lulla,Lev V. Dessinov
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Photography
ISBN : 0471390054

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Dynamic Earth Environments by Kamlesh P. Lulla,Lev V. Dessinov Pdf

The U.S./Russian collaboration that used the Space Shuttle and the Mir Space Station as platforms for acquiring remote sensing information about the Earth between 1996 and 1998 produced significant scientific results on hydrology, land use, and changes in some of the Earth's most dynamic environments. Many of these outstanding images are presented here and compared with photographs taken during earlier missions, allowing detection of changes on the Earth's surface. Studies reported in this fascinating volume include observations of El Niño-related phenomena; fluctuating water levels of the Caspian and Aral Seas; smoke, dust, and aerosols in the atmosphere; urban land use changes; and drought in the southeastern United States and Mexico. This valuable information, and the techniques used to gather it, will form the basis for future remote sensing studies to be conducted from the International Space Station.

Author : Hui Jin,Duanli Yan,Joseph Krajcik
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 555 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2024-07-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781040042144

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Handbook of Research on Science Learning Progressions by Hui Jin,Duanli Yan,Joseph Krajcik Pdf

Gathering contributions from leading scholars around the world, this handbook offers a comprehensive resource on the most recent advances in research surrounding the theories, methodologies, and applications of science learning progressions. Researchers and educators have used learning progressions to guide the design and alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and to help students learn scientific knowledge and practices in a coherent and connected way across multiple years. This handbook lays out the development and current state of research in this field across four sections: learning progression theories and methodologies; learning progressions to promote student learning; teachers’ learning and use of learning progressions; and new technology in learning progression research. Featuring internationally-recognized experts in learning progression research as well as up-and-coming voices, the Handbook of Research on Science Learning Progressions offers a defining new resource for researchers, teachers and teacher educators, and curriculum and assessment developers in science education.

Author : Joseph I. Ziony
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Earthquake hazard analysis
ISBN : UCR:31210020769202

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Evaluating Earthquake Hazards in the Los Angeles Region--an Earth-science Perspective by Joseph I. Ziony Pdf

An integrated set of studies describing methods for evaluating geologically controlled earthquake hazards as a basis for reducing future losses.

Author : Douglas A. Vakoch,National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Publisher : U.S. Government Printing Office
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07-06
Category : Law
ISBN : MINN:30000009847918

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Psychology of Space Exploration: Contemporary Research in Historical Perspective by Douglas A. Vakoch,National Aeronautics and Space Administration Pdf

This book explores some of the contributions of psychology to yesterday's great space race, today's orbiter and International Space Station missions, and tomorrow's journeys beyond Erath's orbit. It provides an analysis of the challenges facing future space explorers while at the same time presenting new empirical research on topics ranging from simulation studies of commercial spaceflights to the psychological benefits of viewing Earth from space.

Author : Douglas A. Vakoch,National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780160897436

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Psychology of Space Exploration: Contemporary Research in Historical Perspective by Douglas A. Vakoch,National Aeronautics and Space Administration Pdf

Through essays on topics including survival in extreme environments and the multicultural dimensions of exploration, readers will gain an understanding of the psychological challenges that have faced the space program since its earliest days. An engaging read for those interested in space, history, and psychology alike, this is a highly relevant read as we stand poised on the edge of a new era of spaceflight. Each essay also explicitly addresses the history of the psychology of space exploration.

Author : S. Böhme,U. Esser,H. Hefele,I. Heinrich,W. Hofmann,D. Krahn,V. R. Matas,L. D. Schmadel,G. Zech
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1180 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662123829

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Astronomy and Astrophysics Abstracts by S. Böhme,U. Esser,H. Hefele,I. Heinrich,W. Hofmann,D. Krahn,V. R. Matas,L. D. Schmadel,G. Zech Pdf

From the reviews: Astronomy and Astrophysics Abstracts has appeared in semi-annual volumes since 1969 and it has already become one of the fundamental publications in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics and neighbouring sciences. It is the most important English-language abstracting journal in the mentioned branches. ... The abstracts are classified under more than hundred subject categories, thus permitting a quick survey of the whole extended material. The AAA is a valuable and important publication for all students and scientists working in the fields of astronomy and related sciences. As such it represents a necessary ingredient of any astronomical library all over the world." Space Science Reviews #1 "Dividing the whole field plus related subjects into 108 categories, each work is numbered and most are accompanied by brief abstracts. Fairly comprehensive cross-referencing links relevant papers to more than one category, and exhaustive author and subject indices are to be found at the back, making the catalogues easy to use. The series appears to be so complete in its coverage and always less than a year out of date that I shall certainly have to make a little more space on those shelves for future volumes." The Observatory Magazine #1