This third edition of the Glossary of Geology contains approximately 37,000 terms, or 1,000 more than the second edition, as well as 650 emendations and corrections. In addition, it includes for the first time the division of cited terms in syllables, with accents to aid in pronunciation. Approximately 150 references have been added to the 2,000 in the second edition. Literature cited ranges from the early 1790s to 1986.New entries are especially numerous in the fields of carbonate sedimentology, hydrogeology, marine geology, mineralogy, ore deposits, plate tectonics, snow and ice, and stratigraphic nomenclature.Many of the definitions provide background information. Thus the reader will learn the difference between sylvanite and sylvinite, and many other look-alike pairs; the origin of such terms as charnockite and lottal; the meaning of BHP, LVL, MORB, and more than 100 other abbreviations now common in the geoscience vocabulary; and the dates when many terms were first us

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Geology of the Black Hills, South Dakota and Wyoming

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Pandora's Bauxite: The Best of Bates, Selections from The Geologic Column 1966-1985

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Minerals Foundations of Society

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Writing in Earth Science

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Planning for Field Safety

This useful guide will interest anyone who is curious about the natural history of our nation's capital. Twenty articles, including a walking tour of Pennsylvania Avenue, cover little-known aspects of the physical and cultural history of the city. Numerous black-and-white photographs, maps, and diagrams enhance the text.

Geology, Hydrology, and History of the Washington, D.C. Area

Moore, John E.

One of the best-kept secrets in geology is this handy compilation of geological information. Although pocket-sized, this spiral-bound and easy-to-read book offers a substantial amount of useful information such as geologic map symbols, physical criteria graphs and charts, projection nets, checklists, and information on nearly 100 topics. Ideal for quick reference in the field, lab, and office.

Agi Data Sheets: For Geology in the Field Laboratory and Office

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Earth Science Investigations

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This introduction to writing, editing, and printing will help students and scientists cope with a process that many dread - the process that starts with a decision to write something for publication. Although Geowriting has been prepared especially for authors and editors working in the earth and environmental sciences, the publication provides useful information for any writer or editor. This how-to manual will encourage you to write, edit, and package your ideas for publication.

Geowriting: A Guide to Writing, Editing, and Printing in Earth Science

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