Richard J. Lisle, Peter Brabham, John W. Barnes

Basic Geological Mapping 5e

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Produktbeschreibung

Part of The Geological Field Guide Series , Basic Geological Mapping , 5 th Edition is an essential basic guide to field techniques in mapping geology. Now completely revised and updated the book retains the concise clarity which has made it an indispensable instant reference in its previous editions. It provides the reader with all the necessary practical information and techniques that they will need while carrying out work in the field, covering a wide spectrum of different conditions, needs and types of countries. This edition covers new developments in technology including Google Earth and the use of GPS. This is an ideal field guide to geological mapping for 2 nd /3 rd year undergraduates of Geology, Hydrogeology and Geological Engineering.

Produktdetails

• The Geological Field Guide Series
• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• 5. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. August 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 178mm x 127mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 208g
• ISBN-13: 9780470686348
• ISBN-10: 0470686340
• Artikelnr.: 33381859

Autorenporträt

Richard J. Lisle is a professor at the School of Earth and Ocean Studies, Cardiff University, and his research interests include: Fault-slip analysis, Strain analysis, Fracture Prediction, Numerical modeling. Peter Brabham is a senior lecturer at Cardiff University, his research interests include: Seismic Exploration; Environmental & Engineering Geophysics; South Wales Coalfield - Geology and Industrial development; Landscape Visualization.

Inhaltsangabe

CONTENTS Preface to the fourth edition Preface to the fifth edition
Acknowledgements 1. Introduction 2. Field Equipment 3. Topographic Base
Maps 4. Methods of Geological Mapping 5. Technological aids to mapping 6.
Field Measurements and Techniques 7. Mappable Rock Units and Lithology 8.
Field maps and Field Notebooks 9. Fair Copy Maps and other Illustrations
10. Cross-sections and 3D Illustrations 11. Geological Reports Appendix I
Adjustment of a closed compass traverse Appendix II Field equipment
checklist Appendix III Indicators of stratigraphical way-up Appendix IV
Useful charts and tables References Index