Theory of the Earth

Geology by VIU

This page provides PDF links that covers the following topics related to Geology : Introduction, history of the earth and geological time, Minerals, The rock cycle and igneous rocks, Volcanism and volcanic rocks, Sedimentary and metamorphic rocks , Glaciation and surficial deposits, History of Plate Tectonics, Plate tectonics, Earthquakes.

Author(s): Vancouver Island University

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Introduction to Geology

This course note introduces students to the basics of geology. It will addresses topics ranging from mineral and rock identification to the origin of the continents, from geologic mapping to plate tectonics, and from erosion by rivers and glaciers to the history of life.

Author(s): Prof. Taylor Perron and Prof. Oliver Jagoutz

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Structural Geology by Stephen J. Martel

This lecture note covers the following topics: Lines and planes, Orthographic Projections, Maps, Vectors and tensors, Vector products, Stereonets, Stereonets, Rotations, Kinematics, inite Strain, Infinitesimal strain, Stress, Rheology, Holes, Dislocations, Folds, Faults, Joints and dikes.

Author(s): Stephen J. Martel

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Planetary Geology A Teachers Guide with Activities in Physical and Earth Sciences

This book will be a valuable resource in teaching the physical, earth, and space sciences. It introduces students to the scientific results of planetary exploration. This educator's guide features exercises grouped into five units: 1) introduction to geologic processes, 2) impact cratering activities, 3) planetary atmosphere, 4) planetary surfaces and 5) geologic mapping.

Author(s): NASA

223 Pages

New Theory of the Earth

New Theory of the Earth, is a book written by Don L. Anderson. This is an interdisciplinary advanced textbook on all aspects of the interior of the Earth and its origin, composition, and evolution: geophysics, geochemistry, dynamics, convection, mineralogy, volcanism, energetics and thermal history. This is the only book on the whole landscape of deep Earth processes that ties together all the strands of the subdisciplines.

Author(s): Don L. Anderson

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Geology For Engineers

IN these days of specializing in " watertight compartments," the bearing of geology in relation to almost every branch of engineer-ing is very frequently neglected or ignored. A knowledge of geology is, however, of the first importance to the practical engineer, but it is difficult for him to study the application of this science to his requirements without having recourse to a large number of different textbooks and other works. References to geology which are often of the greatest practical importance are often almost hidden away or treated in an obscure fashion, where- as the engineer requires the needful information to be put before him in a clear and concise manner. To meet this want I have endeavoured to compile the requisite information in one volume, in the hope that it may serve as a handy book of reference. GEOLOGY is the science which investigates the history of the earth. It treats of the nature and formation of the rocks which form the solid framework of the globe ; of the agents which produce changes in these rocks ; and of the history of the past life, whose remains (fossils) are buried in them.

Author(s): Robert Fox Sorsbie

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Groundwater Hydrology

This note covers the following topics: course introduction water balance equation , aquifers porosity and darcys law , hydraulic head and fluid potential , continuity and flow nets , groundwater flow patterns , groundwatersurface water interactions , transient systems and groundwater storage , pump test analysis , numerical modeling of groundwater flow , superposition , solute transport in groundwater , soil moisture i , soil moisture ii , natural tracers pdf , hydraulic conductivity the permeater

Author(s): Charles Harvey

50 Pages

Guidebook to the Geology of Barringer Meteorite Crater, Arizona

This note covers the following topics: introduction, target sequence, barringer meteorite impact crater, shock metamorphism, crater rim uplift and crater wall collapse, overturned rim sequence, distribution of ejecta, projectile, trajectory, energy of impact, age of the crater, environmental effects of the impact, postimpact lake, crater rim east trail guide, crater floor trail guide, bibliography

Author(s): David A. Kring

136 Pages

The Elements of Geology Adapted to the Use of Schools and Colleges by Loomis

A sufficient number of leading facts has been introduced to enable the learner to feel that every important principle is a conclusion to which he has himself arrived; and yet, for the purpose of compression, that fullness of detail has been avoided with which more extended works abound. In furtherance of the same object, authorities are seldom cited.

Author(s): Justin R. Loomis

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