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OverviewThe book describes the structure, composition and evolution of the Earth, the main geological processes occurring on it, and how some crucial environmental matters that are amply debated in the media (e.g. pollution, greenhouse effect) can be fully understood by placing them in the holistic context of the system Earth as a whole. It provides basic information on a series of key geological issues, from the structure and composition of the Earth to the large-scale processes that characterize our planet, such as rock alteration and sedimentation, magmatism, geomagnetism, seismicity, plate tectonics, cyclical migration of chemical elements through various Earth reservoirs (Geochemical Cycles), and evolution of the planet from Hadean to present. It intends to reach a wide readership, which is interested in our planet and wish to have a general and comprehensive view of its origin, evolution and activity. Potential readership includes undergraduate and advanced undergraduate students in Geology and other scientific disciplines, and any moderately- to well-educated people interested in the surrounding world and eager to gain a basic knowledge of the Earth and to reach an integrated view of how our planet is working. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Angelo PeccerilloPublisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition: 1st ed. 2021 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.535kg ISBN: 9783030780128ISBN 10: 3030780120 Pages: 223 Publication Date: 04 October 2021 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Language: English Table of ContentsThe World Hidden Beneath Us - Structure and Composition of the Earth Air, Water, Earth - The Exogenic Geological Processes Fire - How Magmatism Shaped the Earth Geomagnetism - The Space Shield of the Planet Earth Seismicity - The Breath of a Restless Earth Plate Tectonics - The Great Unifying Theory Geochemical Cycles - The Circulatory System of Planet Earth The Geochemical Cycles and the Environment - How Man is Changing the Earth From Hadean to Anthropocene - The Endless Story of a Lucky Planet EpilogueReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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