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Cover page Page: 1 How to search Page: 2 Alphabetical List of Entries Page: 3 Halftitle page Page: 32 Title page Page: 33 Copyright page Page: 34 Preface to the Fourth Edition Page: 35 Preface to the Fifth Edition Page: 36 Contents Page: 37 Contributors and Advisers Page: 38 A Page: 39 B Page: 79 C Page: 106 D Page: 160 E Page: 185 F Page: 207 G Page: 226 H Page: 252 I Page: 272 J Page: 290 K Page: 293 L Page: 301 M Page: 318 N Page: 351 O Page: 362 P Page: 374 Q Page: 419 R Page: 420 S Page: 443 T Page: 497 U Page: 522 V Page: 527 W Page: 535 X Page: 545 Y Page: 546 Z Page: 547 Appendices Page: 550 Appendix A: Stratigraphic Units Page: 550 Appendix B: Timescales Page: 550 Appendix C: Wind Strength Page: 550 Appendix D: SI Units, Conversions, and Multiples Page: 550 Appendix E: Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) Page: 550 Appendix F: Torino Impact Hazard Scale Page: 550 Appendix G: Avalanche Classes Page: 551 Appendix H: List of Useful Websites Page: 551 Appendix I: Satellite Missions Page: 552

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This new edition includes 10,000 entries which cover all areas of geoscience, including planetary science, oceanography, palaeontology, mineralogy and volcanology. In this edition, 675 new entries have been added, and include expanded coverage of planetary geology and earth-observing-satellites. Other new entries terms such as Ianammox, Boomerangian, earth rheological layering, and metamorphic rock classification. The entries are also complemented by more than 130 diagrams and numerous web links that are listed on a regularly updated dedicated companion website. Appendices supplement the A-Z and have been extended to include three new tables on the Torino Impact Hazard Scale, Avalanche Classes, and the Volcanic Explosivity Index. The list of satellite missions has also been revised and updated to include recent developments. A Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences is an authoritative, and jargon-free resource for students of geology, geography, geosciences, physical science, and those in related disciplines.

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Cover page Page: 1 How to search Page: 2 Alphabetical List of Entries Page: 3 Halftitle page Page: 32 Title page Page: 33 Copyright page Page: 34 Preface to the Fourth Edition Page: 35 Preface to the Fifth Edition Page: 36 Contents Page: 37 Contributors and Advisers Page: 38 A Page: 39 B Page: 79 C Page: 106 D Page: 160 E Page: 185 F Page: 207 G Page: 226 H Page: 252 I Page: 272 J Page: 290 K Page: 293 L Page: 301 M Page: 318 N Page: 351 O Page: 362 P Page: 374 Q Page: 419 R Page: 420 S Page: 443 T Page: 497 U Page: 522 V Page: 527 W Page: 535 X Page: 545 Y Page: 546 Z Page: 547 Appendices Page: 550 Appendix A: Stratigraphic Units Page: 550 Appendix B: Timescales Page: 550 Appendix C: Wind Strength Page: 550 Appendix D: SI Units, Conversions, and Multiples Page: 550 Appendix E: Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) Page: 550 Appendix F: Torino Impact Hazard Scale Page: 550 Appendix G: Avalanche Classes Page: 551 Appendix H: List of Useful Websites Page: 551 Appendix I: Satellite Missions Page: 552

Description:

This new edition includes 10,000 entries which cover all areas of geoscience, including planetary science, oceanography, palaeontology, mineralogy and volcanology. In this edition, 675 new entries have been added, and include expanded coverage of planetary geology and earth-observing-satellites. Other new entries terms such as Ianammox, Boomerangian, earth rheological layering, and metamorphic rock classification. The entries are also complemented by more than 130 diagrams and numerous web links that are listed on a regularly updated dedicated companion website. Appendices supplement the A-Z and have been extended to include three new tables on the Torino Impact Hazard Scale, Avalanche Classes, and the Volcanic Explosivity Index. The list of satellite missions has also been revised and updated to include recent developments. A Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences is an authoritative, and jargon-free resource for students of geology, geography, geosciences, physical science, and those in related disciplines.

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