{"product_id":"a-dictionary-of-geology-and-michael-allaby-9780198839033","title":"A Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences","description":"This new edition includes 10,000 entries which cover all areas of geoscience, including planetary science, oceanography, palaeontology, mineralogy and volcanology. In this edition, 675 new entries have been added, and include expanded coverage of planetary geology and earth-observing-satellites. Other new entries terms such as \u003cstrong\u003eIanammox\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBoomerangian\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eearth rheological layering\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003emetamorphic rock classification\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe entries are also complemented by more than 130 diagrams and numerous web links that are listed on a regularly updated dedicated companion website. Appendices supplement the A-Z and have been extended to include three new tables on the Torino Impact Hazard Scale, Avalanche Classes, and the Volcanic Explosivity Index. The list of satellite missions has also been revised and updated to include recent developments. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cem\u003eA Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences\u003c\/em\u003e is an authoritative, and jargon-free resource for students of geology, geography, geosciences, physical science, and those in related disciplines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Allaby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0198839030\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198839033\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/09\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 720\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.10w x 1.30d","brand":"Michael Allaby","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44046156726527,"sku":"9780198839033","price":19.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b36b939f-ce22-4ee3-849e-8e96cb28eb73.jpg?v=1684982964","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-dictionary-of-geology-and-michael-allaby-9780198839033","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}