An Introduction to Economic Geology and Its Environmental ImpactAs it has grown in length and level through successive edtions, the same author's Introduction to Ore Geology (now Ore Geology and Industrial Minerals) has left behind its original audience: first- and second -ear students. This new textbook, designed to fill that niche , was written specifically for introductory courses. Introduction to Economic Geology and Its Environmental Impact covers oil, coal, water and nuclear fuels, as well as economically important ores and bulk minerals. In keeping with current concerns and constraints, particular attention is paid to the impact of mining and drilling on the environment |
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... 309 The Metamorphism of Ore Deposits, 313 Part 3: Mineralization in 'lime and Space The Global Distribution of Ore Deposits: Metallogenic Provinces and Epochs, Plate Tectonic Controls, 321 Ore Mineralization through Geological Time, ...
... 309 The Metamorphism of Ore Deposits, 313 Part 3: Mineralization in 'lime and Space The Global Distribution of Ore Deposits: Metallogenic Provinces and Epochs, Plate Tectonic Controls, 321 Ore Mineralization through Geological Time, ...
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Preface There is still little choice in the field of introductory textbooks in economic geology suitable for undergraduates, particularly those pursuing combined studies or general degrees, and this volume is an attempt to widen the ...
Preface There is still little choice in the field of introductory textbooks in economic geology suitable for undergraduates, particularly those pursuing combined studies or general degrees, and this volume is an attempt to widen the ...
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... when there is uncertainty about the exact unit used, tons in certain circum~ stances might be short or long (2 240 lb); (c) degrees Celsius (centigrade)— geologists do not seem to be able to envisage temperatures in degrees Kelvin!
... when there is uncertainty about the exact unit used, tons in certain circum~ stances might be short or long (2 240 lb); (c) degrees Celsius (centigrade)— geologists do not seem to be able to envisage temperatures in degrees Kelvin!
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1: The Importance and History of Mining 1.1 Beginnings Why is economic geology essential to our progress? It has been said that agriculture is the most basic of man's activities, but in this time of overpopulation and indeed in the ...
1: The Importance and History of Mining 1.1 Beginnings Why is economic geology essential to our progress? It has been said that agriculture is the most basic of man's activities, but in this time of overpopulation and indeed in the ...
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The chemical, oil and metallurgical industries produce valuable substances such as fertilizers, fuels, metals and plastics from raw materials explored for by geologists and exploited by miners in or on the earth.
The chemical, oil and metallurgical industries produce valuable substances such as fertilizers, fuels, metals and plastics from raw materials explored for by geologists and exploited by miners in or on the earth.
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Contents
| 1 | |
Part 2 Examples of the More Important Types of Ore Deposit | 83 |
Part 3 Mineralization in Time and Space | 319 |
Index | 353 |
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| Title | An Introduction to Economic Geology and Its Environmental Impact |
| Author | Anthony M. Evans |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons, 2009 |
| ISBN | 1444313525, 9781444313529 |
| Length | 384 pages |
| Subjects | › › Science / Earth Sciences / General |
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