Simple Course in General Geology

Author: Yang Lun
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Publish Date: 1998-08-01
Features: This book primarily introduces the brief history of geology, the surface morphological features, physical properties, layered structure, and material composition of the Earth, geological time, various geological processes occurring on the Earth's surface environment (such as weathering, land runoff, wind, and geological processes of the ocean and lakes), diagenesis and sedimentary rocks, tectonic movements and geological structures, magmatic processes and igneous rocks, metamorphism and metamorphic rocks. It concisely describes the theory of plate tectonics, basic knowledge of orogenic belts and basins, basic knowledge of mineral resources, the impact of geological environment and global change on humans, as well as the characteristics, prediction, and prevention of geological hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, slumps, debris flows, subsidence, and collapses. This book can serve as a textbook for geological majors in higher education institutions and elective courses, as well as a reference for geological technicians and researchers.