Encyclopedia of Geology (Encyclopedia of Geology Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (685 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0126363803 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 2750 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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The techniques of remote sensing and other tools of investigation that have advanced rapidly over the last few decades are described in detail.Encyclopedia of Geology is divided into 340 articles, each covering one aspect of geology. It will become the reference of choice for today's geologists and beyond.Also available online via ScienceDirect - featuring extensive browsing, searching, and internal cross-referencing between articles in the work, plus dynamic linking to journal articles and abstract databases, making navigation flexible and easy. This unrivalled, five-volume reference work covers all aspects of geology including
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. Richard Selley é pesquisador sênior associado e professor emérito de Geologia do Petróleo na Imperial College, Londres