The science of land subsidence /

The Science of Land Subsidence explains the current science underpinning natural and human-made land subsidence events, and provides students and interested readers with sufficient background on the basics of geology, natural science, chemical, and environmental engineering. Moreover, it presents a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Spellman, Frank R. (Author)
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2025.
Edition:First edition.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The Science of Land Subsidence explains the current science underpinning natural and human-made land subsidence events, and provides students and interested readers with sufficient background on the basics of geology, natural science, chemical, and environmental engineering. Moreover, it presents a wide-ranging discussion presented in the author's comprehensible conversational style describing the impact of land subsidence events on health, sustenance, and society in general, and provides various case studies covering catastrophic land subsidence events. This book is directed at undergraduate and graduate students, professionals, scientists, and the general reading public who would like to gain a broad multidisciplinary view of one of the greatest challenges of our generation. Describes the impact of land subsidence events on health, sustenance, and society in general. Provides various case studies covering catastrophic land subsidence events.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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