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Le Dogger des Préalpes médianes suisses et françaises Le Dogger des Préalpes médianes suisses et françaises Michel Septfontaine Avant-propos; Résumé; Abstract; Introduction p.11 **Première partie**: Introduction de nouvelles unités lithostratigraphiques p.14 Importance de la "Formation de Sommant" dans le domaine interméd… OL101143W
Eruption! Eruption! Anita Ganeri Provides a basic introduction to volcanoes, explaining how they form and how volcanic eruptions occur, and describing the effect of different kinds of eruptions on people and the environment. OL104094W
Snow-Bound at Eagle's Snow-Bound at Eagle's Bret Harte For some moments profound silence and darkness had accompanied a Sierran stage-coach towards the summit. The huge, dim bulk of the vehicle, swaying noiselessly on its straps, glided onward and upwar… OL1127997W
Geoforensics Geoforensics Alastair Ruffell "Geoforensics is a comprehensive introduction to the application of geoscience to criminal investigations. Clearly structured throughout, the hook follows a path from the large-scale application of r… OL11822239W
Mineral exploration Mineral exploration National Seminar on Strategy for Exploration of Mineral Ore and Oil Deposits in the Present Context of Global Economic Scenario: a Thrust on New Horizon (2006 Department of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University) Selected papers presented at the seminar organised by Dept. of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University, held during 9-11 Mar. 2006. OL11911324W
Submarine groundwater Submarine groundwater I. S. Zekt︠s︡er Sustainable management of water resources is quickly increasing in importance on a global scale. An important piece of the puzzle is the characterization of marine water and determining its importanc… OL11996332W
The geology of the Davis Ranch Oil Pool, Wabaunsee County, Kansas The geology of the Davis Ranch Oil Pool, Wabaunsee County, Kansas Robert Kenneth Smith The investigation that yielded this report was inaugurated by the important discovery of oil in the Davis Ranch pool and was undertaken as a result of an increased demand for information concerning s… OL1566097W
The amateur geologist The amateur geologist Ray Wiggers Presents projects and activities that explore many aspects of the science of geology. OL15841409W
Explore rocks and minerals! Explore rocks and minerals! Cynthia L. Brown Through an engaging array of hands-on activities, this helpful handbook guides children through testing minerals, creating crystals, sculpting edible models of the planet, and even baking volcanic me… OL16149234W
Rock Trails Snowdonia Rock Trails Snowdonia Paul Gannon In this easy to read book Paul Gannon explains the origins of the enchanting scenery of Snowdonia from its creation through crashing continental tectonic plates, violent volcanoes and overpowering gl… OL16240160W
Tree rings and natural hazards Tree rings and natural hazards Markus Stoffel "The initial employment of tree rings in natural hazard studies was simply as a dating tool and rarely exploited other environmental information and records of damage contained within the tree. Howev… OL16282630W
The great Grand Canyon Time Train The great Grand Canyon Time Train Susan Lowell Two twins go on a magical, geological trip back in time to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. OL16282735W
Rough-hewn land Rough-hewn land Keith Heyer Meldahl "Rough-Hewn Land tells the geologic story of the American West--the story of its rocks, rivers, mountains, earthquakes, and mineral wealth, including gold. It tells it by taking you on a 1000-mile-lo… OL16342319W
Well completion design Well completion design Jonathan Bellarby Completions are the conduit between hydrocarbon reservoirs and surface facilities. They are a fundamental part of any hydrocarbon field development project. The have to be designed for safely maximis… OL16559033W
Your guide to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks Your guide to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks John Hergenrather A guide to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks from the perspective of creation science. OL16653973W
Buraimi Buraimi Morton, Michael Quentin Buraimi is an oasis in an otherwise bleak desert on the border between Oman and the UAE. In the early twentieth century, it shot to notoriety as oil brought the world's attention to this corner of th… OL16809242W
Full fathom five Full fathom five Gordon Chaplin Gordon Chaplin's father was a seemingly happy-go-lucky, charismatic adventurer who married a wealthy heiress and somehow transformed himself into the author of a landmark scientific study, Fishes of … OL17927150W
Simple earth science experiments with everyday materials Simple earth science experiments with everyday materials Louis V. Loeschnig Presents information on such topics as seismology, botany, environmental sciences, gravity, and the atmosphere, with various experiments and activities. OL1809799W
The ground below us The ground below us Kate Petty From their balloon, Harry and Ralph look at mountain ranges, an erupting volcano, an earthquake, and other aspects of the Earth. OL1823028W
Oil Oil Vaclav Smil Without oil, there would be no globalization, no plastic, little transport, and a worldwide political landscape that few would recognize. It is the lifeblood of the modern world, and humanity's depen… OL1855326W
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