This six volume work presents state-of-the-art reviews on the various aspects of geologic research, all of which have moved on considerably since the writing of the first edition. New areas of discussion include extinctions, origins of life, plate tectonics and its influence on faunal provinces, new types of mineral and hydrocarbon deposits, new methods of dating rocks, and geological processes. Provides a comprehensive and accessible one-stop shop for information on the subject of geology, explaining methodologies and technical jargon used in the field- Highlights connections between geology and other physical and biological sciences, tackling research problems that span multiple fields- Fills a critical gap of information in a field that has seen significant progress in past years- Presents an ideal reference for a wide range of scientists in earth and environmental areas of study.

This encyclopedia presents physics by emphasising the sports and not the science, with scientific information being interwoven with sports facts and stories. It introduces physical, biological, medical and scientific principles.

The aim of the Companion is to provide concise and readable accounts of the main phenomena and processes relating to the Earth. The scope of the Companion is wide: it is concerned with the entire planetary environment on which all living things (ourselves included) depend: the atmosphere and the oceans as well as the solid Earth. Included in the Companion: Over 900 entries, from acid rain to zoogeomorphology, and over 200 expert contributors Complete coverage of the Earth sciences, including geology, geophysics, geochemistry, geodesy, geomorphology, soil science, glaciology, oceanography, climatology, meteorology, enviromental and resource development, volcanology, and the history of the Earth sciences Over 800 pages with 600 illustrations and 16 pages of full colour plates Useful appendices, including detailed index, geological timescale, facts and figures about the Earth and its near neighbors, table of chemical elements.

A collection of essays dealing with such topics as volcanic island chains, the physical properties of minerals, El Nino, and ozone holes.