S. E. Damborenea, J. Echevarría, S. Ros-Franch ...€¦ · Distal Impact Ejecta Layers A Record of Large Impacts in Sedimentary Deposits Impact cratering is an important geological

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R. Bose, City College of New York, NY, USA

Biodiversity and Evolutionary Ecology of Extinct OrganismsIncreasing rate of species extinction in the present day will lead to a huge biodiversity crisis; eventu-ally, this will lead to the paucity of non-renewable resources of energy making our Earth unsustain-able in future.

Features 7 Nominated for the Springer Theses Prize by Indiana University, Bloomington, USA 7 Makes aware of the global climatic changes and helps to save the ecosystem from decline 7 Meets the challenges for creating energy from unsustain-able fossil fuels 7 Traces the biodiversity loss and makes appropriate estimates for the present day biodiversity to help with predicting future biodiversities

Contents A geometric morphometric approach in assessing paleontological problems in atrypid taxonomy, phylogeny, evolution and ecology.- Testing the tax-onomy and phylogeny of eastern North American atrypid brachiopods: a geometric morphometric approach.-. Morphological evolution in an atrypid brachiopod lineage from the middle Devonian Traverse Group of Michigan, USA: a geometric morphometric approach.- Morphological shape, episkeletobiont analysis, and life orientation in Pseudoatrypa cf. lineata (brachiopoda) from the lower Genshaw Formation of the middle Devonian Traverse Group, Michigan: a geometric morphometric approach.- Success of geometric morphometrics in deducing morphological shape change patterns in Paleozoic atrypids.

Fields of interestsBiogeosciences; Paleontology; Animal Systemat-ics/Taxonomy/ Biogeography

Target groupsResearch

Discount groupProfessional Non-Medical

Due September 2012

2013. XV, 100 p. 26 illus. in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-31720-0

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S. E. Damborenea, J. Echevarría, S. Ros-Franch, Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Plata, La Plata, Argentina

Southern Hemisphere Palaeobiogeography of Triassic-Jurassic Marine BivalvesPalaeobiogeography is a complex subject which processes information provided by both Biol-ogy and Earth Sciences. It is conceptually and philosophically equivalent to neobiogeography. Nevertheless, its methods are somewhat differ-ent, since it is limited by the incompleteness of the fossil record. On the other hand, it has direct access to the time dimension, a key ingredient of organic evolution. Mesozoic benthonic mollusks, and especially bivalves, have a great potential for palaeobiogeographical analysis due to their com-monly good preservation, abundance, diversity and high dispersion potential at the larval stage.

Contents Introduction.- -Paleobiogeography and neo-biogeography.- -Why bivalves?.- -Time frame.- -Paleogeography.- -Paleoclimates and water temperatures.- -Paleocurrents.- Techniques.- -The data.- -Quantification: a difficult approach.- -Ana-lytic methods.- A bivalve perspective.- -Previous research: a northern hemisphere affair.- -Some general issues.- -Paleobiogeographic affinities.- Regional scale.- -Facies and bivalve distributions: examples from the Neuquén Basin.- -Latitudinal gradients.- -Distribution patterns and boundar-ies.- Hemispheric scale.- -Data.- -Biochoreme rec-ognition.- -Evolution of biochoremas.- -Evolution of biochoreme boundaries and its causes.- -Con-gruence.- -Paleobiogeographic units and mass extinctions. Global scale.- -Bipolarity.- -Seaways: the Hispanic Corridor.- -Oceanic currents.- -Evo-lution of global biochoreme boundaries.

Fields of interestsPaleontology; Biogeosciences; Historical Geology



Due September 2012

2013. VI, 119 p. 47 illus., 34 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-94-007-5097-5

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W. Dong, Beijing Normal University, China; F. Ren, China Meteorological Administration, Beijing, China; J. Huang, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China; Y. Guo, Beijing Normal University, China

The Atlas of Climate Change: Based on SEAP-CMIP5Super-Ensemble Projection and Attribution (SEAP) of Climate Change

„The Atlas of Climate Change—Based on SEAP-CMIP5“ is intended to satisfy readers’ curiosity: how will our climate system change over the next 100 years? It is the first showcase for the state-of -the-art earth system models that released their CMIP5 simulations for the IPCC AR5.The atlas focuses on both the past climate system change from 1850 and the projection of the future climate system change to 2100 using the RCP2.6, RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 scenarios based on climate models.

Features 7 Outputs from the latest generation of earth sys-tem model from world class model development groups for IPCC AR5 7 Describes quantitatively state historical responsibility for global warm-ing 7 Demonstrates how the Earth’s climate system will change from today up to 2100 7 De-scribes how much climate change we may avoid if we take action according to Cancun Pledge

Contents Data and Methodology.- Climate change simula-tion and projection based on CMIP5.- Attribution of responsibility for climate change from devel-oped/developing countries.

Fields of interestsClimate Change; Meteorology/Climatology; Atmospheric Sciences



Due October 2012

2013. XXV, 139 p. 184 illus. in color. (Springer Earth System Sciences) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-31772-9

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P. Erfurt-Cooper, James Cook University, Torquay, QLD, Australia (Ed)

Volcanic Tourist DestinationsThis comprehensive book addresses the pressing need for up-to-date literature on volcanic destina-tions (active and dormant) and their role in tour-ism worldwide in chapters and case studies. The book presents a balanced view about the volcano-based tourism sector worldwide and discusses important issues such as the different volcanic hazards, potential for disasters and accidents and safety recommendations for visitors. Individual chapters and case studies are contributed by a number of internationally based co-authors, with expertise in geology, risk management, environ-mental science and other relevant disciplines associated with volcanoes. Also covered are risk aspects of volcano tourism such as risk perception, risk management and public safety in volcanic environments.

Features 7 Provides an up-to-date in-depth look at vol-canic tourist destinations worldwide 7 An im-portant companion text to mainstream geological texts on volcanoes and their environments 7 A Reference book highlighting volcanic destinations and their geological heritage worldwide 7 A Handbook for tourism information centres 7 In-cludes risk avoidance recommendations for volcanic areas

Contents Part 1 - Introduction.- Part 2 - Volcanic Geoparks, National Parks and World Heritage Sites.- Part 3 - Volcanic Island Destinations.- Part 4 - Ring of Fire.- Part 5 - Volcanic Regions overlying Plate Boundaries and Intraplate Hot Spots.- Part 6. Risk Management Issues in Volcanic Environments.- Part 7 - Discussion.- Concluding Remarks.

Fields of interestsNatural Hazards; Physical Geography; Nature Conservation



Due February 2013

2013. X, 300 p. 40 illus. in color. (Geoparks of the World, Volume 2) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-16190-2

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B. P. Glass, University of Delaware, DE, USA; B. M. Simonson, Geology Department, Ohio, OH, USA

Distal Impact Ejecta LayersA Record of Large Impacts in Sedimentary Deposits

Impact cratering is an important geological process on all solid planetary bodies, and, in the case of Earth, may have had major climatic and biological effects. Most terrestrial impact craters have been erased or modified beyond recognition. However, major impacts throw ejecta over large areas of the Earth‘s surface. Recognition of these impact ejecta layers can help fill in the gaps in the terrestrial cratering record and at the same time provide direct correlation between major impacts and other geological events, such as climatic changes and mass extinctions. This book provides the first summary of known distal impact ejecta layers

Feature 7 This book provides the first summary of known distal impact ejecta layers

Contents Impact Crater Formation.- Distal Impact Ejecta Layers.- Modeling Variations in Distal Impact.- Distal Impact Ejecta Layers and Earth History.

Fields of interestsGeology; Geophysics/Geodesy; Planetology



Due August 2012

2013. XV, 716 p. 280 illus., 16 in color. (Impact Studies) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-540-88261-9

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M. Gregor, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia

Surface- and Groundwater Quality Changes in Periods of Water ScarcityThis thesis deals with the evaluation of surface and groundwater quality changes in the periods of water scarcity in river catchment areas. The work can be divided into six parts. Existing methods of drought assessment are discussed in the first part, followed by the brief description of the software package HydroOffice, designed by the author. The software is dedicated to analysis of hydrological data (separation of baseflow, parameters of hydro-logical drought estimation, recession curves analy-sis, time series analysis). The capabilities of the software are currently used by scientist from more than 30 countries around the world. The third section is devoted to a comprehensive regional assessment of hydrological drought on Slovak rivers, followed by evaluation of the occurrence, course and character of drought in precipitation, discharges, base flow, groundwater head and spring yields in the pilot area of the Nitra River basin. The fifth part is focused on the assessment of changes in surface and groundwater quality during the drought periods within the pilot area.

Features 7 Nominated for a Springer Theses Prize by the Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia 7 This thesis deals with the extremely important aspect of changes in groundwater quality in periods of droughts. 7 The software designed by the author and described in this thesis is used by scientists in more than 30 countries around the world.

Fields of interestsHydrogeology; Quantitative Geology; Software Engineering/Programming and Operating Sys-tems



Due October 2012

2013. Approx. 235 p. 125 illus. in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-32243-3

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W. W. Hay, University of Colorado at Boulder, Estes Park, CO, USA

Experimenting on a Small PlanetA Scholarly Entertainment

This book is a thorough introduction to climate science and global change.

Features 7 Provides climate science background in an easy understandable way 7 Includes discussion of ancient past climates as possible future ana-logues 7 Each chapter is self contained, Science is told as stories 7 A scholarly entertainment!

Contents The Language of Science.- Geologic Time.- Put-ting Numbers on Geologic Ages.- Discovering Past Climate Change.- The Nature of Energy Received from the Sun - The Analogies with Water Waves and Sound.- The Nature of Energy Received from the Sun - Figuring out what Light really is.- Exploring the Electromagnetic Spectrum.- The Origins of Climate Science - The Idea of Energy Balance.- The Climate System.- What‘s at the Bottom of Alice‘s Rabbit Hole?.- Energy from the Sun - Long-term Variations.- Solar Variability.- Albedo.- Air.- HOH - The Keystone of Earth‘s Climate.- Greenhouse Gasses.- The Circulation of Earth’s Atmosphere and Ocean.- The Biological Interactions.- Sea level.- Global Climate Change - the (Geologically) Immediate Past.- Is there an Analog for the Future Climate?.- The Instrumental Temperature Record.- What is Expected in the 21st Century.- Beyond 2100 - The Return to Warm Earth.- Titanic Timeline.

Fields of interestsClimate Change; Popular Science in Nature and Environment; Earth System Sciences

Target groupsPopular/general

Discount groupTrade

Due November 2012

2013. Approx. 500 p. 287 illus. Softcover7 approx. $27.95ISBN 978-3-642-28559-2

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Y. Huang, Tongji University, Shanghai, China; F. Wu, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; Z. Shi, Tongji University, Shanghai,China; B. Ye, Tongji University, Shanghai, China (Eds)

New Frontiers in Engineering Geology and the EnvironmentProceedings of the International Symposium on Coastal Engineering Geology, ISCEG-Shanghai 2012

Contents Co-seismic Fault Effects of Landslides Triggered by Wenchuan Ms 8.0 Earthquake, China.- Large Deformation Analysis for Costal Geo-Disasters Using Continuum and Discrete Modeling.- Seis-mic design of piles in liquefiable soils.- A New Method for Predicting Consolidation Settlement of Soft Ground Reinforced with Preloading Tech-nique.- An approach to Identify A Linked Spatial Network for Large Mammal Conservation on Yellow Sea Coast.- Analysis of Waterfront Excava-tion Adjacent to Pile-supported Wharves.- De-formation Behavior of Braced Excavation and its Influence on Adjacent Piles.- Numerical Analysis on Deformation of Braced Excavation with Top-down Method.- Analysis of Engineering Geology Condition for Qingdao Tongan area.- Simulation of Tidal Flat Terrain Based on Landform Feature Lines of Tidal Basin.- Test and Control Methods for On-site Compaction of Fine Sand Subgrade on Coastal Regions.- Strength and Permeability of Biostabilized Sand.- Numerical Study on the Full-range Consolidation Characteristics of a New Dredger Fill Foundation.- Centrifuge Modeling of Embedment Effects on Eccentrically Loaded Shallow Foundation on Sand.- An Investigation on Stress-strain Relationship of on Eucalyptus saligna by Pull-out Method Based on Regression Analysis. [...]

Fields of interestsGeology; Geoecology/Natural Processes; Geotech-nical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences



Due July 2012

2013. XI, 439 p. 282 illus., 140 in color. (Springer Geology) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-31670-8

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M. Kühn, GFZ German Research, Potsdam, Germany (Ed)

CLEAN: CO2 Large-Scale Enhanced Gas RecoveryGEOTECHNOLOGIEN Science Report No. 19

Organized by: U. Münch, GFZ, Potsdam, Germany

The project CLEAN (CO2 Large-Scale Enhanced Gas Recovery in the Altmark Natural Gas Field) provides site specific knowledge for a potential future pilot project. This contributed volume gives an overview and final results of the entire project which is finalized to the end of 2012.

Features 7 It is a new and unique description of research to implement future technology 7 The reader finds an extensive compilation of state of the art and new tools for geological site assessment 7 It is a corner stone for the further development of the enhanced gas recovery (EGR) technol-ogy based on injection of CO2 into depleted gas reservoirs

Contents 1.Introduction to the joint research project CLEAN: CO2 Large-scale Enhanced gas recovery in the Altmark Natural gas fields.- 2. Technical Aspects of CO2 Injection.- 3.Well Integrity.- 4. Evaluation of Geo-Processes.- 5. Reservoir and Cap Rock Monitoring.- 6. Environmental and Process Monitoring.- 7. Theoretical test case of the injection of 100,000 t of CO2 into the Altmark depleted gas field.- 8. Public Outreach.

Fields of interestsGeology; Energy Technology; Sustainable Devel-opment



Due September 2012

2013. X, 200 p. 119 illus., 16 in color. (Advanced Technologies in Earth Sciences) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-31676-0

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G. Lohmann, K. Grosfeld, D. Wolf-Gladrow, Alfred Wegener Institute, Bremerhaven, Germany; V. Unnithan, Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH, Bremen, Germany; J. Notholt, University of Bremen, Germany; A. Wegner, Alfred Wegener Institute, Bremerhaven, Germany (Eds)

Earth System Science: Bridging the Gaps between DisciplinesPerspectives from a Multi-Disciplinary Helmholtz Graduate Research School

Earth system science is traditionally split into various disciplines (Geology, Physics, Meteorol-ogy, Oceanography, Biology etc.) and several sub-disciplines. Overall, the diversity of expertise provides a solid base for interdisciplinary research. However, gaining holistic insights into the Earth system requires the integration of observations, paleoclimate data, analysis tools and modeling.

Features 7 Shows the spectrum of Earth system sci-ence: Remote sensing, data exploration, process understanding, modelling, informatics 7 Gives examples of how to link the different disciplines as a key concept of future PhD education in Earth system science 7 Linking ‘data and modeling’ enables graduate students from a variety of dis-ciplines to cooperate and exchange views on the common theme of global environmental change

Contents 1. Introduction.- 2. Remote Sensing and Model-ling of Atmospheric Chemistry.- 3. Earth System Modelling and Data Analysis.- 4. Geotectonics.- 5. Climate Archives.- 6. Ecosystems and Climate Change.- 7. Geoinformatics.- 8. Geoengeneering.

Fields of interestsEarth System Sciences; Administration, Organiza-tion and Leadership; Environment, general



Due September 2012

2013. 144 p. 42 illus., 41 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences) Softcover7 approx. $49.95ISBN 978-3-642-32234-1

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M. Majumder, National Institute of Technology Agartala, Jirania, India; R. Nath Barman, National Institute of Technology Agartala, India

Application of Nature Based Algorithm in Natural Resource ManagementCoauthors: D. Roy, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India; B. K. Jana, AKARIK, Kolkata, India; S. Ghosh, Greater Kolkata Institute of Technology and Management, India; T. Chakraborty, National Institute of Technology, Jirania, India; P. De, National Institute of Technology Agartala, Jirania, India

Contents From the Contents: Selection of Optimized Loca-tion for Eco-Parks with the help of Ant Colony Optimization.- Application of Hive Theory for identification of suitable habitats for Porcupines.- Tradeoff Analysis between Rainfall and Load Fac-tor of a Small Scale Hydro Power Plant by Particle Swarm Optimization.- Application of Artificial Neural Network in Short Term Rainfall Fore-casting.- Application of Genetic Algorithm for prediction of growth rate of Bufo Melanostictus in an Urban Forest.- Comparison of Nature Based Algorithms in Impact Analysis of Climate Change on Water Resources.- A Neuro-Fuzzy approach for selection of crops in vertical irrigation.- Compari-son of Neuro-Fuzzy techniques in estimation of Extreme Events.- Comparison of Conceptual and Nature Based Models in prediction of subsurface flow.

Fields of interestsClimate Change; Math. Appl. in Environmental Science; Environmental Economics



Due November 2012

2013. Approx. 290 p. 42 illus., 30 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-5151-4

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C. Margottini, Geological Survey of Italy, Rome; P. Canuti, International Consortium on Landslides, Florence, Italy; K. Sassa, Kyoto University, Japan (Eds)

Landslide Science and PracticeVolume 1: Landslide Inventory and Susceptibility and Hazard Zoning

This book contains peer-reviewed papers from the Second World Landslide Forum, organised by the International Consortium on Landslides (ICL), that took place in September 2011. The entire material from the conference has been split into seven volumes, this one is the first: 1. Landslide Inventory and Susceptibility and Hazard Zoning, 2. Early Warning, Instrumentation and Monitor-ing, 3. Spatial Analysis and Modelling, 4. Global Environmental Change, 5. Complex Environment, 6. Risk Assessment, Management and Mitigation, 7. Social and Economic Impact and Policies.

Features 7 Cross-cutting approach through different geo-technical engineer and earth science 7 Unique opportunity to share information and methodol-ogy to practitionals and stakeholders 7 Imple-mentation of technology and research

Contents Landslide inventory and susceptibility and hazard zoning.

Fields of interestsNatural Hazards; Physical Geography; Geoengi-neering, Foundations, Hydraulics



Due November 2012

2012. Approx. 650 p. 275 illus. in color. Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-3-642-31324-0

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S. Mukherjee, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India

Extraterrestrial Influence on Climate ChangeClimate change has been addressed since last decade based on the influence of human activities like production of industrial effluents, land use changes and other activities due to development of the society. These are very important issues no doubt but the activities due to the influence of extraterrestrial phenomena have not been given its due importance. An attempt is being made here to understand the influence of extraterrestrial activities as one of the important factors of climate change has been attempted here. The influence of Sun and distant stars on the environment of the earth has been studied during the cyclic changes in the Sun as well as episodic changes in the envi-ronment due to the effect of other celestial objects in between Sun-Earth environment.

Features 7 Describes new concept of climate change 7 Includes more than twenty colour fig-ures 7 Provides examples from India and other countries 7 Supplies concept based on satellite data which can be downloaded and studied in future climate change also 7 Initiates new in-dustrial developments to cope up with the climate change 7 Provides new research areas, which will strengthen the subject Environmental Science

Contents Preface.- Acknowledgement.- Introduction.- Solar Eclipse Influences the Environment of the Earth.- Influence of Sun on Atmosphere and Geosphere.- Influence of Sunspots on the Saturn Environ-ment.- Cosmic Ray Variation and Environmental Change.- Suggested Reading.

Fields of interestsEarth System Sciences; Climate Change; Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry



Due September 2012

2013. VII, 64 p. 25 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-81-322-0729-0

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K. Pfeifer, University of Salzburg, Austria; N. Pfeifer, Ludwig Maximilian University, München, Germany (Eds)

Forces of Nature and Cultural ResponsesHow do and how did people perceive, manage and respond to natural disasters? How are the causes of natural disasters explained in history, how are they explained today? This volume investigates relationships between forces of nature and human culture in a multidisciplinary context bridging science and the humanities.

Features 7 Numerous recent and historical pictures il-lustrate forces of nature 7 Provides up-to-date surveys and selected case studies 7 Aims at readers at all levels in every discipline interested in the relations between natural disasters and human responses

Contents Forces of nature and cultural responses: an introduction.- Ball Lightning: an elusive force of nature.- The ball lightning controversy - Empirical case studies.- How does a series of earthquakes affect academic performance?.- Vulnerability and disaster in Thailand: Scale, power, and col-laboration in post-tsunami recovery.- Disaster in paradise: a preliminary investigation of the socio-economic aftermaths of two coastal disasters in Hawaii.- Responses to natural disasters in the Greek and Roman world.- Provisioning capacity: a critical component of vulnerability and resilience under chronic volcanic eruptions.- Jamming with disaster: New Orleans jazz in the aftermath of hur-ricane Katrina.- Two floods compared: Response to and perception of the 1682 and 1715 flooding disasters in the Low Countries.

Fields of interestsMeteorology/Climatology; Climate Change; Natural Hazards



Due October 2012

2012. IV, 198 p. 37 illus., 22 in color. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-4999-3

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S. Piro, National Research Council, Rome, Italy; D. Goodman, Geophysical Archaeometry Laboratory Inc., Woodland Hills, CA, USA

GPR Remote Sensing in ArchaeologyGPR Remote Sensing in Archaeology provides a complete description of the processes needed to take raw GPR data all the way to the construction of subsurface images. The book provides an intro-duction to the “theory” of GPR by using a simula-tor that shows how radar profiles across simple model structures look and provides many ex-amples so that the complexity of radar signatures can be understood. It continues with a review of the necessary radargram signal processes needed along with examples. The most comprehensive methodology to construct subsurface images from either coarsely spaced data using interpolation or from dense data from multi-channel equipment and 3D volume generation is presented, advanced imaging solutions such as overlay analysis are introduced, and numerous worldwide site case histories are shown. The authors present their studies in a way that most technical and non-tech-nical users of the equipment will find essentials for implementing in their own subsurface investiga-tions.

Features 7 The most unique and advanced process-ing steps for Ground Penetrating Radar applied to archaeological remote sensing never before published 7 The worlds most important monu-ments and archaeological sites studied with GPR including the Imperial Family Tombs of Japan, the Villa of Emperor Trajan of Rome and other sites provided in case histories 7 The book is contem-porary and fills a void not yet properly addressed

Fields of interestsGeotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sci-ences; Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry; Micro-waves, RF and Optical Engineering



Due December 2012

2013. Approx. 240 p. 100 illus., 20 in color. (Geotechnologies and the Environment, Volume 9) Hardcover7 approx. $89.95ISBN 978-3-642-31856-6

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A. Recnik, Josef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Minerals of the mercury ore deposit IdriaThe present work is the first comprehensive study of mineralogy of the world‘s second largest mer-cury mine Idria. In the first chapter the readers are acquainted with the history of mining and its relation to mineralogy. Mineralogy is explained in terms of geological processes that were active during the formation of the ore deposit. Among these, hydrocarbons present in the host rocks play a very important role during crystallization. The central part of the book is dedicated to the main mineral of the ore deposit, cinnabar. It occurs in a variety of crystal forms, of which the most special are lateral interpenetration twins.

Features 7 Most comprehensive study of the mineralogy of Idria mercury deposit 7 Includes a historical overview specially related to the mineralogy of Id-ria 7 160 color photographs and 24 drawings of superb mineral specimen 7 Upgrades historical data with new investigations on Idrian mineralogy

Contents Introduction.- The History of Mining.- Geology and Formation of the Ore Deposit (UH).- Mer-cury Ores.- Minerals of the Idrija Ore Deposit.- Native Mercury.- Hydrocarbons and Idrialine.- Pyrite and other Sulfide Minerals.- On the Idrija Cinnabar.- Twinning of Cinnabar.- Mineralogical Expedition.- Metacinnabar and Calcite.- Dolomite and Quartz.- Silicate Minerals.- Baryte and Celes-tine.- Minerals of the Oxidation Zone.- Geological and Technical Heritage of Idrija (BR).- References.

Fields of interestsMineral Resources; Mineralogy; Economic Geol-ogy



Due October 2012

2013. 180 p. 210 illus., 160 in color. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-31631-9

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N. Rutter, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada; A. Coronato, CADIC-CONICET, Ushaia, Argentina; K. Helmens, Stockholm University, Sweden; J. Rabassa, CADIC-CONICET, Ushaia, Argentina; M. Zárate

Glaciations in North and South America from the Miocene to the Last Glacial MaximumComparisons, Linkages and Uncertainties

Improved dating methods have increased our ability to more precisely determine the timing and durations of glaciations. Utilizing glacial and loess deposits, we have compared glaciations that occurred in North and South America in order to determine if events are synchronous or not, to explore forcing mechanisms, and to compare glaciations with cold periods of the Marine Oxy-gen Isotope stages and the loess/paleosol records of China. Stratigraphic sections containing a variety of glacial deposits, some with interbedded volcanics, as well as loess deposits, were used in reconstructing the glacial history. The Late Pleis-tocene (Brunhes Chron) Last Glacial Maximum is recognized in mountain and continental areas of North America but only in the mountains of South America.

Contents Introduction and Previous Work.- The Glacial and Loess Record of Southern South America.- The Glacial Record of Northern South America.- The Glacial and Loess Record of North America.- Comparison of South and North American Gla-ciations.- Chinese Loess/Paleosol Record.

Fields of interestsGeology; Paleontology; Climate Change



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2012. XIII, 67 p. 18 illus., 13 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-94-007-4398-4

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V. Ryabov, A. Shevko, M. Gora, Institute of Geology and Mineralogy SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia

Trap Magmatism and Ore Formation in the Siberian Noril‘sk RegionVolume 1. Trap Petrology; Volume 2. Atlas of Magmatic Rocks

The basis of this investigation is the petrographic and geochemical understanding of principal igneous rock types of the Noril’sk region, in order to demonstrate that these data provide unique and self-evident solutions to the problems of petrogenesis and mineralization. The results of the investigations are presented in two volumes: the first includes mainly text and the second contains illustrations.

Features 7 Consists out of two volumes: Volume 1 pro-vides a detailed account on petrology, mineralogy and geochemistry of the Siberian Traps 7 Vol-ume 2 is a very comprehensive and high quality atlas of 350 colour photomicrographs 7 Is an all-embrasing tome on the topic, dealing with aspects of mineralization unknown in the western world 7 Can be used for predictive targeting of mineral deposits

Contents Volume 1: Trap Petrology.- Principal issues sur-rounding the trap magmatism of the Siberian Platform.- Effusive and explosive complexes in the Norilsk region.- Intrusive complexes of the Norilsk region.- Mineralogy and geochemistry of traps.- Basalt magma differentiation as a source of variety in traps.- Conclusion.- Volume 2: Atlas of magmatic rocks.- Part 1 Effusive complexes in the Norilsk region.- Part 2 Intrusive complexes in the Norilsk region.

Fields of interestsGeology; Mineral Resources; Mineralogy



Due October 2012

2013. XX, 650 p. 480 illus., 340 in color. (Modern Approaches in Solid Earth Sciences, Volume 3) Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-94-007-5021-0

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K. Sene, UK Engineering Consultancy, Warrington, UK

Flash FloodsForecasting and Warning

Contents Introduction.- -Causes of flash flooding.- -Flood risk management.- -Flash Flood Warning Sys-tems.- -Organisational Issues.- -Technological De-velopments.- -Summary.- Precipitation measure-ment.- -Introduction.- -Raingauges.- -Weather radar.- -Satellite precipitation estimates.- -Multi-sensor precipitation estimates.- -Summary.- Catchment monitoring.- -Introduction.- -River monitoring.- -Catchment conditions.- -Observa-tion networks.- -Summary.- Rainfall forecast-ing.- -Introduction.- -Flash flood climatol-ogy.- -Forecasting techniques.- -Operational Considerations.- -Summary.- Flood forecast-ing.- -Introduction.- -Forecasting techniques.- -Operational Considerations.- -Summary.- Flood warning.- -Introduction.- -Flood warning procedures.- -Warning dissemination.- -Warning messages.- -Decision support systems.- -Sum-mary.- Preparedness.- -Introduction.- -Flood risk assessment.- -Flood response plans.- -Post-event reviews.- -Performance monitoring.- -Emergency response exercises.- -Improvement plans.- -Sum-mary.- Rivers.- -Introduction.- -Flood risk assessments.- -Warning systems.- -Complicating factors.- -Summary.- Debris flows.- -Introduc-tion.- -Debris flow risk assessments.- -Warning systems.- -Summary.- Urban flooding.- -Intro-duction.- -Flood risk assessments.- -Warning systems.- -Summary.- Dams and levees.- -Intro-duction.- -Flood risk assessments.- -Warning systems.- -Summary.- Research.- -Introduction.- -Monitoring.- -Forecasting.- -Flood warning.- -Summary.

Fields of interestsMeteorology/Climatology; Quality Control, Reli-ability, Safety and Risk; Climate Change



Due October 2012

2013. VI, 395 p. 101 illus., 92 in color. Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-94-007-5163-7

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P. Shi, Beijing Normal University, China; C. Jaeger, Potsdam University, Germany; Q. Ye, Beijing Normal University, China (Eds)

Integrated Risk GovernanceScience Plan and Case Studies of Large-scale Disasters

Features 7 Outlines the mission, vision and research activities of the IHDP-IRG Project, a ten-year international cooperative research project. 7 In-troduces an integrated risk governance theoretical framework for dealing with large-scale disasters that exceed current human coping capacities based on global case analyses.

Contents Part I: Integrated Risk Governance Project (IRG) Science Plan.- Executive Summary.- The Challenge.- Research Programme.- Outcomes.- Implementation Strategy.- Part II: Integrated Governance of Large Scale Disaster Risk.- Ex-periences and Lessons of Large-Scale Disaster Governance in China —Perspective to the Response of Wenchuan Earthquake Disaster May 12 2008.- Experiences and Lessons of Large-Scale Disaster Governance in China —Perspective to the Response of Freezing Rain and Snowstorm Disaster in South China Early 2008.- Avoiding the Avoidable. Towards A European Heat Waves Risk Governance.- Hurricane Katrina: A Teach-able Moment.- China Wenchuan and Tangshan Earthquakes—Opportunity for Learning and Development.- Comparative Case Study of Entry Transition of Large-scale Disasters: 2008 South China Snow Storm and 2005 US Katrina.- Chinese Paradigm of Catastrophe Risk Governance.- The Community Model of Integrated Natural Disaster Risk Prevention in China.

Fields of interestsNatural Hazards; Climate Change; Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning



Due July 2012

Distribution rights in China: Beijing Normal University Press

2013. XXIV, 279 p. 64 illus., 49 in color. (IHDP-Integrated Risk Governance Project Series) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-31640-1

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F. Wang, Shimane University, Matsue, Japan; M. Miyajima, Kanazawa University, Japan; T. Li, Chang’an University, China; W. Shan, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China; T. F. Fathani, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia (Eds)

Progress of Geo-Disaster Mitigation Technology in AsiaFeatures 7 Most comprehensive Work on geo-disaster mitigation in Asia 7 Contains several case studies of geo-disaster 7 MultidisciplinaryWork on fundamental natural hazards research, risk assessment and management, and engineering technologies, which can provide more efficient disaster mitigation

Contents Damage by the 2011 Great East Japan earth-quake and tsunami.- Geological prerequisites for landslide dams‘ disaster assessment and mitiga-tion in Central Asia.- Social benefits of landslide prevention and mitigation in Hong Kong, China.- Advances of geo-disaster mitigation technologies in Taiwan.- The mechanisms for initiation and motion of Chinese loess landslides.- Geo-disaster and its mitigation in Nepal.- Hybrid socio-technical approach for landslide risk reduction in Indonesia.- Damage and recovery from the 1999 Chichi Earthquake in Taiwan.- Key factors influencing the mechanism of rapid and long runout landslides triggered by the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, China.- Strong ground motion predic-tion for scenario earthquakes.- Stability analysis of loess slopes based on reliability concepts.- Loess deposit and loess landslides on the Chinese loess plateau.

Fields of interestsNatural Hazards; Environmental Science and Engineering; Earth System Sciences



Due August 2012

2013. XIII, 387 p. 513 illus., 419 in color. (Environmental Science and Engineering / Environmental Science) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-29106-7

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