Encyclopedia of Geology

This unrivalled five-volume reference work covers all aspects of geology, including earth history, earth materials, surface processes, regional geology, economic geology, engineering geology, petroleum geology, geochemical and mineral exploration, and the history of geology. The techniques of remote sensing and other tools of investigation that have advanced rapidly over the last few decades are described in detail.

Encyclopedia of Geology contains 340 articles, each covering one aspect of geology. The concepts and theory are explained at a level that allows undergraduates and educated lay people to understand them. This work is structured to provide the reader with a comprehensive coverage of the core knowledge in each area. With its broad scope, Encyclopedia of Geology is destined to be the reference of choice for geologists of today and tomorrow.