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Keller, Edward A., 1942-

Introduction to environmental geology / Edward A. Keller. - Fourth edition. Pearson International Edition. - xviii, 661, [65] pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm + 1 CD

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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 -- Air pollution -- Environmental management, global perspectives, and society -- Global climate change -- Geology, society, and the future.

ISBN: 9780136135210 0136135218 0136128041 (CD- Rom) 9780136128045 (CD- Rom)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Environmental geology.

Index Terms--Genre/Form: --Reading book

Dewey Class. No.: 550 / KEL