Introduction to Environmental Geology

by Keller, Edward A.

• ISBN13: 9780132251501
• ISBN10: 0132251507
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

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

Please note this Table of Contents is from the third edition of Introduction to Geology

Foundations of Environmental Geology

Philosophy and Fundamental Concepts

Internal Structure of the Earth and Plate Tectonics

Minerals and Rocks

Earth Processes and Natural Hazards

Introduction to Natural Hazards

Earthquakes and Related Phenomena

Volcanic Activity

Rivers and Flooding

Slope Processes, Landslides, and Subsidence

Coastal Processes

Impact of Extraterrestrial Objects

Resources and Pollution

Water Resources

Water Pollution

Mineral Resources

Energy and Resources

Soils and Environment

Waste as a Resource: Waste Management

Air Pollution

Environmental Management, Global Perspectives, and Society

Global Climate Change

Geology, Society, and the Future

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