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The study of multiphase flow through porous media is undergoing intense development, mostly due to the recent introduction of new methods. After the profound changes induced by percolation in the …

1: Use of Lattice Boltzmann Techniques. Lattice- Boltzmann simulations of flow through Fontainebleau sandstone; B. Ferreol, D.H. Rothmann. Simulation of capillary-dominated displacements in …

geschrieben von P. M. Adler (Herausgeber)

This book is an engineering guide for design of slopes and stabilisation works in rocks and residual soils. It is tailored to the needs of practising geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists. …

Mass movements.- Site investigation.- Soil slope stability.- Rock slope stability.- Selection of stabilisation design.- Drainage and surface protection.- Retaining walls.- Geosynthetics.- Anchors, …

geschrieben von José A. R. Ortigao (Herausgeber) und Alberto Sayao (Herausgeber)

This unique textbook describes how past changes in sea-level can be detected through an analysis of the sedimentary record. In particular it concentrates on the sequence stratigraphy model and its …

Preface; Part I. Introduction: 1. Sedimentary rocks as a record of Earth processes; 2. Division of the stratigraphical record and geological time; 3. Sea-level change; Part II. Sequence Stratigraphy …

geschrieben von Angela L. Coe (Autor) und Dan W. J. Bosence (Autor) und Kevin D. Church (Autor)

A fascinating look at the California coastline's geological development, the processes that shape it, the hazards it can present, and what all these things mean for the large and growing number of …

1. INTRODUCTION-A Perspective on the coast of California- Gary Griggs, Kiki Patsch, Lauret Savoy 2. THE EVOLUTION OF THE CALIFORNIA COAST - Gary Griggs, Kiki Patsch, Lauret Savoy 3. WEATHER, CLIMATE …

geschrieben von Gary Griggs (Autor) und Kiki Patsch (Autor) und Lauret Savoy (Autor)

This collection of essays is designed to introduce students to the topic of global climate change from multidisciplinary perspectives. It begins with the premise that global warming is occurring and …

From ice cores to tree rings - understanding climate change from a geological perspective, David Dobson; beyond the horizon -understanding the atmospheric physics of climate change, Richard Kay and …

geschrieben von Sharon L. Spray (Autor) und Michael L. Lasalandra (Autor)

Tim N. Palmer is Head of the Probability Forecasting and Diagnostics Division at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). Renate Hagedorn is the education officer for the ECMWF …

Examines the theory and practice of weather and climate …

Preface; 1. Predictability of weather and climate: from theory to practice T. N. Palmer; 2. Predictability from a dynamical meteorology perspective B. Hoskins; 3. Predictability - a problem partly …

geschrieben von Tim N. Palmer (Herausgeber) und Renate Hagedorn (Herausgeber) und Tim Palmer (Herausgeber)

As the Kyoto Protocol limps along without participation of the US and Australia, ongoing climate negotiations are plagued by competing national and business interests that are creating stumbling …

Introduction * Part I: Professional Perspective * The Politician * The Negotiator * The Scientist in the Process * The International Lawyer * The Observing Sociologist * Part II: Stumbling Blocks * …

geschrieben von Gunnar Sjostedt (Autor)

Revised throughout for enhanced clarity and accuracy -- and with a greater emphasis on the process of science -- this user-friendly, best-selling laboratory manual examines the basic principles of …

Laboratory 1: Exploring and Measuring Earth Materials and Processes Laboratory 2: Plate Tectonics and the Origin or Magma Laboratory 3: Mineral Properties, Uses, and Identification Laboratory 4: …

geschrieben von Richard M. Busch (Herausgeber) und Dennis Tasa (Illustrator)

Erdbeben sind unerwartete Ereignisse, die ohne Vorankündigung auftreten und große Schäden verursachen können. Sie beeinflussen soziale, ökonomische und mentale Strukturen. …

geschrieben von Monika Gisler (Herausgeber) und Donat Fäh (Herausgeber) und Domenico Giardini (Herausgeber)

Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to the physical …

geschrieben von Emily K. Green (Autor)