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Unless they research the subject for themselves, many people do not
realise that the origins and development of the human entity are
largely an unresolved mystery. Before the Author's own research, he
was among them. He found that he also had been subtly indoctrinated
with such remarks 'cousins' and 'relatives' with regard to the apes
and assumed like most others, that all the facts where in. When you
read the work, you will find that this is simply not true. So
begins 'The Human Enigma', a truly epic enquiry into the origins of
our world and the creatures that walk upon. In particular, it
examines the human brain as a uniquely wonderful creation which can
be viewed as a gift from God (or was it the gods?) besides
Darwinian evolution and Biblical creation. This book explores the
fanatic proposition that mankind's rapid development with regard to
the human brain may have been influenced by extra terrestrial
sources. This work refers to, and draws together the previous work
of respected scientists and looks at the future scenarios that the
latest genetic and environmental sciences are pointing towards.
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Volcanology
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This book is meant for geoscientists and engineers who are
beginners, and introduces them to the field of seismic data
interpretation and evaluation. The exquisite seismic illustrations
and real case examples interspersed in the text help the readers
appreciate the interpretation of seismic data in a simple way, and
at the same time, emphasize the multidisciplinary, integrated
practical approach to data evaluation. A concerted effort has been
made for the readers to realize that mindless interpretation of
seismic data using sophisticated software packages, without having
a grasp on the elementary principles of geology and geophysics, and
coupled with their over-reliance on workstations to provide
solutions can have appalling results all too very often.
This modern introduction to seismic data processing in both
exploration and global geophysics demonstrates practical
applications through real data and tutorial examples. The
underlying physics and mathematics of the various seismic analysis
methods are presented, giving students an appreciation of their
limitations and potential for creating models of the sub-surface.
Designed for a one-semester course, this textbook discusses key
techniques within the context of the world's ever increasing need
for petroleum and mineral resources - equipping upper undergraduate
and graduate students with the tools they need for a career in
industry. Examples presented throughout the text allow students to
compare different methods and can be demonstrated using the
instructor's software of choice. Exercises at the end of sections
enable students to check their understanding and put the theory
into practice and are complemented by solutions for instructors and
additional case study examples online to complete the learning
package.
Volcanoes have terrified and, at the same time, fascinated
civilizations for thousands of years. Many aspects of volcanoes,
most notably the eruptive processes and the compositional
variations of magma, have been widely investigated for several
decades and today constitute the core of any volcanology textbook.
Nevertheless, in the last two decades, boosted by the availability
of volcano monitoring data, there has been an increasing interest
in the pre-eruptive processes related to the shallow accumulation
and to the transfer of magma approaching the surface, as well as in
the resulting structure of volcanoes. These are innovative and
essential aspects of modern volcanology and, as driving volcanic
unrest, their understanding also improves hazard assessment and
eruption forecasting. So far, the significant progress made in
unravelling these volcano-tectonic processes has not been supported
by a comprehensive overview. This monograph aims at filling this
gap, describing the pre-eruptive processes related to the
structure, deformation and tectonics of volcanoes, at the local and
regional scale, in any tectonic setting. The monograph is organized
into three sections ("Fundamentals", "Magma migration towards the
surface" and "The regional perspective"), consisting of thirteen
chapters that are lavishly illustrated. The reader is accompanied
in a journey within the volcano factory, discovering the processes
associated with the shallow accumulation of magma and its transfer
towards the surface, how these control the structure of volcanoes
and their activity and, ultimately, improve our ability to estimate
hazard and forecast eruption. The potential readership includes any
academic, researcher and upper undergraduate student interested in
volcanology, magma intrusions, structural geology, tectonics,
geodesy, as well as geology and geophysics in general.
This volume covers near-source monitoring of seismogenic process,
in situ probing of active faults, and techniques for seismogenic
process monitoring. It is the outcome of multi-disciplinary
investigations conducted over a large range of size scales.
A new edition of Peter Francis's highly respected text, reflecting new research findings and new eruptions. Preserving the immense clarity and engaging humour of the first edition including a new chapter on hazards and risk mitigation.
This exceptionally well-illustrated book at a high scientific level
describes mud volcanism as a complex, multidimensional phenomenon
requiring multidisciplinary study. Mud volcanoes can be used as
"cheap windows" to search for gas-hydrates and other mineral
resources in the Black Sea region. Nothing similar has been
published before, and as one of its unique features the book
includes a vast amount of new data unavailable so far to the
western reader. The book includes new data on driving forces,
mechanisms, origin, geological and geomorphological features of mud
volcanoes as well as new data on composition of solid, gaseous, and
liquid components of erupted material. It covers a wide geographic
region, and its subjects range from geological to environmental to
industrial applications.
Time Series Analysis in Seismology: Practical Applications provides
technical assistance and coverage of available methods to
professionals working in the field of seismology. Beginning with a
thorough review of open problems in geophysics, including tectonic
plate dynamics, localization of solitons, and forecasting, the book
goes on to describe the various types of time series or punctual
processes obtained from those systems. Additionally, the book
describes a variety of methods and techniques relating to
seismology and includes a discussion of future developments and
improvements. Time Series Analysis in Seismology offers a concise
presentation of the most recent advances in the analysis of
geophysical data, particularly with regard to seismology, making it
a valuable tool for researchers and students working in seismology
and geophysics.
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