In situ stress is vital for hydrocarbon exploration. This book presents methods for predicting its distribution in complex reservoirs, providing a basis for well placement, fracturing design, and development plans, combining the latest research with practical applications.
Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
This book describes the application of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) in the geosciences. Using a laser to analyze the chemical composition of rocks, soils, and water, LIBS is a powerful tool for on-site analysis, from handheld analyzers to microscale imaging.
Emergent Collective Dynamics in Fault Systems
Major earthquakes arise not from isolated ruptures but from system-wide preparatory phases within fault networks. This book presents a new framework, identifying detectable processes and reinterpreting seismic laws to advance foundational models for seismic hazard.
A guide to advanced wastewater treatment. Learn to measure, rank, and remove pollutants using methods like thermophilic digestion to prevent environmental disaster. An essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals in environmental protection.
Bucharest is Europe’s most vulnerable capital to earthquakes. Distant seismic events cause major damage and loss of life in the city. This volume gathers research on their impact, covering all aspects of hazard and risk assessment, from source to disaster management solutions.
A guide to advanced wastewater treatment. Learn to measure, rank, and remove pollutants using methods like thermophilic digestion to prevent environmental disaster. An essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals in environmental protection.
Climate Change and Geology
Uncover the ancient secrets of the Earth and discover how climate change is reshaping our planet. This book reveals the dynamic relationship between geology and our ever-changing climate, exploring the science behind melting glaciers, rising sea levels, and extreme weather.
This book provides updated scientific data on the interactions of clay and clay minerals with human health, from topical mud therapy to advanced biomedical applications like clay-drug hybrid materials, drug encapsulation, and the formation of bactericidal surfaces.
Volcano-Sedimentary Interactions in the Tadpatri Formation
This book unravels the interplay between volcanism and sedimentation in ancient India. Drawing on detailed fieldwork, it explores how volcanic activity shaped early crustal evolution, presenting a rare synthesis for geologists, researchers, and students of Earth’s ancient past.
Smarter Air Pollution Monitoring for Sustainable Cities
Explore the global concern over air pollution and its impact on urban health. Discover smarter monitoring solutions driven by technologies like IoT and AI. This volume provides insights into policy, collaborative initiatives, and the future of sustainable air quality management.
Climate Dynamics over the Indian Subcontinent
This book explores the Indian subcontinent’s climate dynamics and its role in global climate. Using geological archives to reconstruct paleoclimate, it offers vital context for evaluating today’s warming and provides practical data for climate science and geology researchers.
Green Tribology
Green tribology is a new field addressing global environmental and energy crises. This is the only academic monograph in the world which systematically validates the principles and practice of green tribology, featuring the author’s new concept of natural disaster tribology.
The dominant theory of plate tectonics fails to fully explain continental deformation. This book explores intracontinental tectonics, classifying orogeny and proposing that global tectonics is a combination of transcontinental, plate, and intracontinental tectonics.
Climate Change and Water-Related Challenges in Pakistan
Pakistan is one of the countries most affected by climate change, facing crises in water and food security. This collection by leading academics examines the burden of the problem and presents feasible, affordable solutions to inspire discourse and accelerated action.
The Aravalli Range’s Past, Present and Future Prospects
The Aravalli Mountains’ rich heritage is at a crossroads. Drawing on advanced geospatial technology and field research, this essential guide identifies critical threats and provides a powerful roadmap for sustainable, community-driven conservation.
This book covers mineral resource estimation, from classic geometric to modern geostatistical techniques. It includes essential theory, mine planning, international codes, and extensive diagrams. A comprehensive textbook and reference for students and mining geologists.
Biogeochemical Transformation in Lake Superior
This book uses state-of-the-art analytical tools to investigate the transformation and fate of carbon in Lake Superior. It covers analyses of carbon isotopes in organic matter and food webs, making it a key resource for students, researchers, and environmental managers.
10th Anniversary of Sentinel Asia
This book provides a case study of Sentinel Asia, a collaboration applying satellite remote sensing to assist disaster management. It details its history, framework, and achievements in supporting over 450 disasters, offering a useful example for international disaster response.
This book explores the ecological aspects of climate change using the ecological footprint model. Featuring case studies from the Danube River and data from a research station north of the Polar Circle, it is of interest to students, teachers, and scientists.
Indian Environmental Impact Assessment Practice
This book critically examines the components of Indian EIA practice and highlights the learnings. Using a case study method, it will benefit academics and researchers, and will also be handy to environment ministries, EIA professionals, and project proponents.
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