Essentials of Geological Fieldwork - Softcover

Jhariya, D. C.; Vishwakarma, Neeraj; Diwan, Prabhat

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3330066520 ISBN 13: 9783330066526

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

Geological field work is important to understand rocks in their natural environment and their natural relationship to one another. It seeks to describe and explain the surface feature and underground structure of the lithosphere based upon observations and inferences. This book focuses on the importance of field work, tools and techniques uses in the field, geological mapping techniques, study of outcrops and preparation of geological maps and cross sections. This book provides whole idea of geologic field such as the objectives of the field geology, field camp, daily schedule of field study, prerequisites of field camp, field equipment, maps and its components, reconnaissance survey, geological mapping and related methods, outcrop studies including mineral identification, dip & strike determination and base map preparations. This book provides basic understanding of various tools and techniques to students, teachers and field geologist concerned with field geology.

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About the Author

Dr. D.C. Jhariya is an Assistant Professor in Applied Geology in NIT Raipur, India. He specializes in Hydrogeology, Environmental Geology and Field Geology. Dr. Jhariya has 9 years of teaching and research experience. He has written a score of research papers with journals of international repute. He is life member of various professional bodies.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3330066520
• ISBN 13: 9783330066526
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 84