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Author: Robin Koontz
Publisher: Cherry Lake
Published: 2015-08-01
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 1633625133
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book discusses the science behind sinkholes. The chapters examine historical sinkholes, describe environmental factors that cause sinkholes, and explain how scientists respond to these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
Author: John G. Newton
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Published: 1987
Total Pages: 66
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKSee journals under US Geological survey. Circular 968.
Author: Robert Brinkmann
Publisher:
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780813044958
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplains the formation of Florida's sinkholes and discusses Florida's sinkhole policies, mapping, and detection.
Author: Nadia Higgins
Publisher:
Published: 2015-08
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781634305228
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn Sinkholes, readers will learn how sinkholes have been carving out the earth's landscape for millions of years and the warning signs of a potential sinkhole in the making. This title will allow students to track historical facts and future improvements while gauging their understanding with a variety of reading comprehension tools. The Devastating Disasters series captures readers' attention with captivating photographs, descriptions, and factoids of catastrophes ranging from technology failure to destructive weather. Each 48-page book features engaging before- and after-reading sections that prompt readers to understand the impact these events have on society and the environment.
Author: Tony Waltham
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2007-03-15
Total Pages: 405
ISBN-13: 3540269533
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Sinkholes and Subsidence" provides a twenty-first century account of how the various subsidence features in carbonate and evaporite rocks cause problems in development and construction in our living environment. The authors explain the processes by which different types of sinkholes develop and mature in karst terrains. They consider the various methods used in site investigations, both direct and indirect, to locate the features associated with these hazards and risks, highlighting the value of hazard mapping. Various ground improvement techniques and the special types of foundation structures which deal with these problems are covered in the second half of the text. This book is supplemented with a wealth of actual case studies and solutions, written by invited experts.
Author: Meg Marquardt
Publisher: Cherry Lake
Published: 2015-08-01
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 1633625125
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book discusses the science behind nuclear plant explosions. The chapters explain case studies of plant explosions, analyze the causes and effects, and explore how to prevent these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
Author: Philip E. van Beynen
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2011-06-21
Total Pages: 490
ISBN-13: 9400712073
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFocusing specifically on the management of karst environments, this volume draws together the world’s leading karst experts to provide a vital source for the study and management of this unique physical setting. Although karst landscapes cover 12% of the Earth’s terrain and provide 25% of the world’s drinking water, the resource management of karst environments has only previously received indirect attention. Through a comprehensive approach, Karst Management focuses on engineering issues associated with surface karst such as quarries, dams, and agriculture, subsurface topics such as the management of groundwater, show caves, cave biota, and geo-archaeology projects. Chapters that focus on karst as an integrated system look at IUCN World Heritage sites, national parks, policy and regulation, measuring systematic disturbance, information management, and public environmental education. The text incorporates the most up-to-date research from leading karst scientists. This volume provides important perspectives for university students, educators, geoengineers, resource managers, and planners who are interested in or work with this unique physical landscape.
Author: William B. White
Publisher: Academic Press
Published: 2019-05-10
Total Pages: 1260
ISBN-13: 0128141255
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEncyclopedia of Caves, Third Edition, provides detailed background information to anyone with a serious interest in caves. This includes students, both undergraduate and graduate, in the earth, biological and environmental sciences, and consultants, environmental scientists, land managers and government agency staff whose work requires them to know something about caves and the biota that inhabit them. Caves touch on many scientific interests in geology, climate science, biology, hydrology, archaeology, and paleontology, as well as more popular interests in sport caving and cave exploration. Case studies and descriptions of specific caves selected for their special features and public interest are also included. This book will appeal to these audiences by providing in-depth essays written by expert authors chosen for their expertise in their assigned subject. - Features 14 new chapters and 13 completely rewritten chapters - Contains beautifully illustrated content, with more than 500 color images of cave life and features - Provides extensive bibliographies that allow readers to access their subject of interest in greater depth
Author: William Meikle
Publisher: Crossroad Press
Published: 2017-09-08
Total Pages: 217
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKIt starts with an odd hum that brings headaches and nosebleeds to the inhabitants of a remote, sleepy country town. Then a sinkhole begins to form…and out from that hole comes the townspeople's worst nightmares. Facing their fears and the growing madness, a group of survivors descend into the collapsed area in an attempt to save what is left of their town. Sacrifices will be required, but will they be enough? The hole is growing…spreading…and the horror within it is growing stronger…
Author: George Veni
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Published: 2001
Total Pages: 78
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Nearly 25% of the world's population lives in karst areas -- landscapes that are characterized by sinkholes, caves, and underground drainage. Living with Karst, the 4th booklet in the AGI Environmental Awareness Series, vividly illustrates what karst is and why these resource-rich areas are important. The booklet also discusses karst-related environmental and engineering concerns, guidelines for living with karst, and sources of additional information."--Provided by publisher.
