Elsevier Geosciences, Environment and Man - Volume 1 Earth Sciences

Geosciences, Environment and Man is a comprehensive academic text that addresses three major areas of study in earth and environmental sciences. The volume examines natural geological processes that pose risks to human activity, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, land movements, floods, wind and coastal hazards, alongside the prevention and mitigation strategies essential for protecting communities. It also explores the exploitation of Earth's natural resources such as materials, ores, minerals, fossil fuels, water and radioactivity, analysing the consequences these activities have on solid Earth balance. Published by Elsevier as part of the Developments in Earth and Environmental Sciences series, this higher education resource provides students and professionals with foundational knowledge of how geological systems interact with human society and environmental management.