Encyclopedic Dictionary of Hydrogeology

The scientific disciplines of hydrology and hydrogeology are expanding as the Earth's water is being recognized by governments and individuals as a shrinking resource-no entity can afford to take water for granted. The Encyclopedic Dictionary of Hydrogeology is a practical, comprehensive reference guide with complete definitions of terms in hydrogeology and other fields closely related to water practices. This concise reference clearly defines terms and concepts. Designed to complement textbooks on hydrogeology, this volume will be a handy reference for practicing geologists and students alike. Zusammenfassung A reference guide with definitions of terms in hydrogeology and other fields closely related to water practices. It features more than 340 graphs! tables and diagrams that complement the entries in order to clarify terms! methods! or processes. It is suitable for students! academics! consultants! and practitioners in hydrology! and hydrogeology.

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Features 2,000+ definitions of hydrogeological terms and concepts

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CHOICE, December 2009 : "The Encyclopedic Dictionary of Hydrogeology features 382 pages of definitions for over 2,000 alphabetically arranged terms related to hydrogeology, six appendixes (135 pages), and a two-page bibliography of major texts on hydrogeology. [Its] definitions include equations, tables, and illustrations to explain terms when needed. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students through professionals/practitioners." --L. R. Zellmer, Western Illinois University

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• Authors: Donna L./ Smith Johnson, Poehls, D. J. Poehls, Gregory J. Smith
• Assisted by: William J. Ganus (Editor), D. J. Poehls (Editor), D. J. (CH2M Hill Poehls (Editor), Poehls D. J. (Editor), Gregory J. Smith (Editor), Gregory J. (Radian International Smith (Editor), Smith Gregory J. (Editor)
• Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2008
• EAN: 9780125586900
• ISBN: 978-0-12-558690-0
• No. of pages: 528
• Series: Academic Press
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works; REFERENCE / General, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Hydrology, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geology, Reference works, Geology, geomorphology and the lithosphere, Hydrology & the hydrosphere, Hydrology and the hydrosphere, Geology & The Lithosphere