The dictionary provides an excellent collation of the most widely used scientific, technical and general terms used in the multi-disciplinary fields of earth sciences. In order to keep pace with the continuing and rapid developments and expanding vocabularies in the multidisciplinary subjects of earth sciences, an attempt has been made in this unique and updated dictionary to encompass terms that are frequently used in connection with applied geology and geophysics, mining engineering, environmental science and engineering, geotechnical engineering, earthquakes and volcanoes, remote sensing etc. It provides the broad, balanced interdisciplinary approach required to understand earth related issues worldwide.
The content and style of presentation of the book is evident from its broad coverage, complicity and contextual relevance and provision of explanations whenever necessary in a clear and concise manner. Designed for a wide range of readers, the dictionary is up-to-date, easy to read and to reference and clearly and attractively presented. Throughout the process of compilation and editing, sincere efforts were taken to make it to serve as a valuable and indispensable reference tool for geologists, mining engineers, environmental engineers, scientists, academicians as well as students of multi-disciplinary fields of the earth science and engineering.
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