Introduction to Environmental Geology

by Keller, Edward A.

• ISBN13: 9780130338228
• ISBN10: 0130338222
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback w/CD
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

As the human population increases, many decisions concerning our use of natural resources will determine our standard of living and the quality of our environment. This reader-friendly book helps readers develop an understanding of how geology interacts with major environmental problems facing society. Focuses on five fundamental concepts of environmental geology: Human Population Growth, Sustainability, Earth as a System, Hazardous Earth Processes, and Scientific Knowledge and Values. Features new chapters on Impacts of Extraterrestrial Objects and Waste as a Resource: Waste Management. Presents new or extensively revised discussion of human population growth, Alaska earthquake of 2002, emerging global water shortage, cleaning Boston Harbor, and much more. Revises many figures to more clearly illustrate the topics under discussion, based on user feedback. An informative reference for anyone interested in learning more about the environment.

Table of Contents

PART I FOUNDATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY	1	(98)
Philosophy and Fundamental Concepts	2	(29)
Internal Structure of Earth and Plate Tectonics	31	(30)
Minerals and Rocks	61	(38)
PART II EARTH PROCESSES AND NATURAL HAZARDS	99	(202)
Introduction to Natural Hazards	100	(24)
Earthquakes and Related Phenomena	124	(47)
Volcanic Activity	171	(34)
Rivers and Flooding	205	(35)
Slope Processes, Landslides, and Subsidence	240	(32)
Coastal Processes	272	(29)
PART III RESOURCES AND POLLUTION	301	(188)
Water Resources	302	(30)
Water Pollution	332	(25)
Mineral Resources	357	(26)
Energy Resources	383	(54)
Soils and Environment	437	(25)
Air Pollution	462	(27)
PART IV ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE, AND SOCIETY	489	(43)
Global Climate Change	490	(42)
Geology, Society, and the Future: Selected Examples	532