The Self-Organization of the Earth's Geological Development
The Earth is regarded as an open non-stationary dynamic physical and chemical system with one common property: the vibration of all its composition, structure and state elements. The structural-material associations synchronous for interval chaos - order from the series: atom - element - ion - molecule - mineral - rock (formational) periodic from composition Solar System in the history of Earth is formed. The variety of dissipative and fractal geological structures - structural-material complexes (SMC) originate at the microscopic level in the process of self-organization of the field of resonances and go through several stages. The formation of the Earth's lithosphere is presented as a periodic a self-similar repeated repetition of structural-material complexes (SMC) for of 4.5 billion years. Each SMC includes the synchronous igneous (ultra-basic, basic-diorite-granite part), ore, sedimentary, metamorphic, etc. geological formations and related phenomena and structures formed at a certain stage of the Earth's development. The self-organization of the Earth's Crust of the Pamirs (the west of the Himalayas Orogen) is considered.
Groundwater Chemistry and Quality in Coastal Aquifers
This reprint presents a vast array of information on regional groundwater chemistry and quality in coastal areas in ocean countries, including China (e.g., Hainan Province, Pearl River Delta, Fujian Province, Yangtze River Delta, Hebei Province, and Heilongjiang Province), Pakistan (e.g., Sindh), and Egypt (e.g., West Nile Delta).
Remote Sensing Studies Applied to Commercial Crops
Agriculture is becoming more and more in the hands of a few large producers. Technological advances are taking place in the sense of control and automation of production processes, requiring increasingly detailed and sophisticated knowledge of what happens on farms. As a result, there is a need to improve techniques that are well-established in academic circles but have only recently been applied in the field. This book - Studies in Remote Sensing Applied to Commercial Crops - presents various case studies and examples of the applicability of remote sensing to guide the reader towards the practice of monitoring and inspecting agriculture by satellite. This book is therefore timely for the current stage of development and technological advances in agricultural satellite monitoring. It will undoubtedly stimulate the application of these methodologies in many agricultural ecosystems, and will be useful for undergraduates, postgraduates and professionals in agronomy, agricultural engineering, geography, consultants and decision-makers who need to improve their knowledge and apply it to the management, monitoring and inspection of commercial agricultural areas.
New Dawn for the Kissimmee River
This book chronicles a paddling expedition down the restored Kissimmee River, exploring the history and ecology of the region while highlighting the most successful restoration project of its kind in the world.
Characterization of Conventional and Unconventional Hydrocarbon Reservoirs
This special issue extensively explores various aspects, ranging from the characterization techniques of conventional and unconventional hydrocarbon reservoirs to the heterogeneity of reservoirs, numerical simulation, machine learning, and the evaluation and optimization of reservoir development. These studies demonstrate the continuous progress in oil and gas exploration and development technologies and highlight the importance of interdisciplinary integration, high-precision exploration techniques, intelligent oilfield management, and the in-depth development of unconventional oil and gas resources. Furthermore, the special issue focuses on key issues such as the quantitative assessment of oil and gas reservoirs, water flooding efficiency, and reservoir connectivity, which are crucial for optimizing the development strategies of oil and gas reservoirs. The application of high-resolution seismic imaging technology and multi-physical field coupling simulation methods indicates that future exploration technologies will develop toward higher precision and more in-depth analysis. Looking to the future, the special issue will emphasize the integration of interdisciplinary technologies, especially the combination of geology, geophysics, chemistry, and information technology, to drive innovation in oil and gas exploration and development. This approach aims to achieve a more accurate representation and a deeper understanding of hydrocarbon reservoirs.
Ecological Monitoring and Assessment of Freshwater Ecosystems
Within the broad framework of "Ecological Monitoring and Assessment of Freshwaters'', this Special Issue aims to highlight new research findings and significant advances concerning all aspects of bio assessment and aquatic ecosystem processes. Emphasis was given to contributions that explore the dynamics and functioning of freshwater ecosystems, develop new methods for monitoring and assessing ecological quality, investigate the use of biotic metrics or indices, consider environmental DNA methods, include experimental studies, and promote the use of modelling approaches. We believe that this reprint of "Ecological Monitoring and Assessment of Freshwater Ecosystems: New Trends and Future Challenges", will offer readers comprehensive and in-depth knowledge, thereby promoting further research in the field of freshwater monitoring and assessment of ecological quality. This collection of twelve original articles, accepted for publication from four continents of the world (Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia), expands our current knowledge on various topics, including the use of freshwater biota as indicators of environmental change, the application of models for predicting biological parameters, and the use of eDNA methods for monitoring invasive species.
Fluid Mechanics
Fluid mechanics has been a topic of great practical and research interest for many centuries. However, this field of research is still young and vigorous, thanks to tremendous opportunities that have been provided by modern computational and experimental techniques. It is an amazingly wide and exciting area of knowledge, offering the possibility of applications in virtually every aspect of our lives. The present Topic offers an opportunity to communicate recent research results and applications across a wide range of sciences.
The State of Fire
How do we live with fire? From the creator of The California Field Atlas, a book of stewardship, resilience, and hope.Fire is an essential part of California's ecology. Humans have been using it to shape the California landscape for thousands of years. But today many Californians' relationship to fire is one of fear. Obi Kaufmann, author of the best-selling California Field Atlas, now asks: How do we live with fire? What makes fire essential to a healthy and biodiverse Golden State, and how do we benefit from its teachings? With the same solution-minded ethic as his much-admired The State of Water: Understanding California's Most Precious Resource, Kaufmann presents fire as a force of regeneration rather than apocalypse. He considers the long history of ecological burns, the varied ways fire behaves across the state, and the lessons we can learn from California's largest fires of recent decades.Packed with Kaufmann's signature watercolor maps and paintings, The State of Fire confronts one of California's most pressing social and ecological challenges. From this maelstrom Kaufmann emerges to share a deepened love for the natural world--and a refreshingly hopeful vision of California's future.
Turning to Stone
Earth is vibrantly alive and full of wisdom for those who learn to listen. Earth has been reinventing itself for more than four billion years, keeping a record of its experiments in the form of rocks. Yet most of us live our lives on the planet with no idea of its extraordinary history, unable to interpret the language of the rocks that surround us. Geologist Marcia Bjornerud believes that our lives can be enriched by understanding our heritage on this old and creative planet. Contrary to their reputation, rocks have eventful lives-and they intersect with our own in surprising ways. In Turning to Stone, Bjornerud reveals how rocks are the hidden infrastructure that keep the planet functioning, from sandstone aquifers purifying the water we drink to basalt formations slowly regulating global climate. Bjornerud's life as a geologist has coincided with an extraordinary period of discovery in the geosciences. From an insular girlhood in rural Wisconsin, she found her way to an unlikely career studying mountains in remote parts of the world and witnessed the emergence of a new understanding of the Earth as an animate system of rock, air, water and life. We are all, most fundamentally, Earthlings and we can find existential meaning and enduring wisdom in stone.
Urban Land Adjudication Mapping and Parcel Coding
The adjudication map plays a pivotal role in the urban landholding adjudication process. It delineates boundary units such as sectors, neighborhoods, and city blocks on the cadastral base map, assigning codes to these units, parcels, roads, green areas, and rivers. Ensuring clear and identifiable boundaries on both the ground and the cadastral base map is essential. However, working with spatial data and maintaining integrity can be challenging. To address this, it's crucial to implement Standard No. 03/2015 and Manual No. 26/2016 for cadastral mapping and surveying. These guidelines allow towns to base their demarcation and adjudication work on neighborhood-level index maps. The manual derived from these standards serves as a reference for trainees, outlining procedural steps for preparing adjudication maps, assigning codes, and producing parcel, block, sector, and neighborhood index map layouts. This practical manual provides guidance on demarcating and mapping adjudication sectors and neighborhoods in towns and cities.
Geology of the Araticum Complex, Batalha-AL, Northeast Brazil
The Sergipana fold belt, geotectonically located between the south of the Pernambuco-Alagoas domain and the north-eastern limit of the S瓊o Francisco Craton, is made up of several tectono-stratigraphic domains: Est璽ncia Vaza Barris, Macurur矇, Maranc籀-Po癟o Redondo and Canind矇 domains. The Canind矇 Domain occurs as a band in a general NE-SW direction and is bounded from the other domains by large low-angle and high-angle shear zone faults. The study area, near the town of Batalha, Alagoas, comprises a strip of metasedimentary rocks called the Araticum complex, which is part of the Canind矇 domain. Field work indicates that the mapped region consists of garnet-biotite schists with intercalations of marbles and quartzites, garnet-biotite paragnaises with intercalations of amphibolites and marbles, these two main lithologies being separated by the Jacar矇 dos Homens shear zone (ZCJH). The schists and gneisses have foliation in the vicinity of the ZCJH with dips ranging from 15簞 to 70簞 and a general NE-SW direction. The lenses of metacalcaria intercalated in the schists and paragneisses occur as lenticular bodies, consistent with the regional structuring.
Etosha Pan to the Skeleton Coast
Etosha Pan to the Skeleton Coast examines the conservation histories and concerns of one of southern Africa's most iconic conservation regions: the variously connected 'Etosha-Kunene' areas of north-central and north-west Namibia. This cross-disciplinary volume brings together contributions from a Namibian and international group of scholars and conservation practitioners, working on topics ranging from colonial histories to water management, perceptions of 'wildlife' and the politics of belonging. Together, these essays confront a critical question: how can the conservation of biodiversity-rich landscapes be reconciled with historical injustices of social exclusion and marginalisation?The book is organised in five parts: the first provides a historical backdrop for the book's detailed case studies, focusing on environmental and conservation policy and legislation; the second investigates post-Independence approaches to conservation; the third focuses on 'Etosha-Kunene' ecologies and related management issues; the fourth explores how historical circumstances shape present conservation and cultural landscapes; and the fifth addresses contemporary complexities of lion conservation and community-based natural resource management (CBNRM).By offering a comprehensive overview of evolving conservation boundaries, policies and practices in the region, this timely volume paves the way for the future design of conservation initiatives that more fully consider and integrate historical and cultural knowledge and diversity. Essential reading for conservation practitioners, policymakers, and academic researchers alike, this volume also serves as a valuable resource for university students interested in conservation studies and histories of conservation.
Data Analysis Methods in Physical Oceanography
Data Analysis Methods in Physical Oceanography: Fourth Edition provides a practical reference to established and modern data analysis techniques in earth and ocean sciences. In five sections, the book addresses data acquisition and recording, data processing and presentation, statistical methods and error handling, analysis of spatial data fields, and time series analysis methods. The updated edition includes new information on autonomous platforms and new analysis tools such as "deep learning" and convolutional neural networks. A section on extreme value statistics has been added, and the section on wavelet analysis has been expanded. This book brings together relevant techniques and references recent papers where these techniques have been trialed. In addition, it presents valuable examples using physical oceanography data. For students, the sections on data acquisition are useful for a compilation of all the measurement methods.
Sterminator Vesevo (Vesuvius the great exterminator)
Sterminator Vesevo (Vesuvius the great exterminator), a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Inside the IPCC
Inside the IPCC explores the institution of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) by focusing on people's experiences as authors. While the budget and overall population of an IPCC report cycle is small, its influence on public views of climate change is outsized. Inside the IPCC analyzes the social and human sides of IPCC report writing, as a complement to understanding the authoritative reports that underwrite policy decisions at many scales of governance. This study shows how the IPCC's social and human dimension is in fact the main strength, but also the main challenge facing the organization, but also the main challenge facing the organziation. By stepping back to reveal what goes into the making of climate science assessments, Inside the IPCC aims to help people develop a more realistic, and thus, more actionable, understanding of climate change and the solutions to deal with it. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Geographic and Oceanographic Research in Indian Waters
In this book "The Geographic and Oceanographic Research in Indian Waters", the author has attempted to bring together the results that have been obtained from a study of oceanography which includes not only the hydrographic and meteorological conditions present but also the topography of the sea-floor and the character of its deposits, as well as the formation and structure of the coral reefs and islands, in the area that has been surveyed by the Marine Survey of India and as such termed as Indian waters. The book presents all the knowledge possessed at that time regarding the physical conditions present in India seas. In the Author's opinion the investigations regarding the conditions present in the waters of the sea have shown conclusively that these are in a continuous state of change. In consequence of all this continual change, isolated observations taken by 'Challenger', 'Valdavia' etc, give merely a picture of the conditions existing at the actual moment when the observations were made and furnish no guide as to what may be the state of affairs even a few hours later. The effect of these changes on the fauna must be considerable and in consequence the study of the physical conditions that exist in any given area forms an important branch of the study of the bionomics of that area.
Radiogenic Isotopes Applied to Mineral Exploration
Radiogenic Isotopes Applied to Mineral Exploration: A Practical Guide assists mineral exploration geologists, students and professors in the field of metallogeny and ore deposits. This book provides information on radiogenic isotopes and their application to solve problems associated with mineral exploration surveys. It presents the basics to exploration geologists using radiogenic isotopes on establishing models for prospecting and creating new criteria for defining more favorable areas, reducing the exploration risk and saving financial investments. The discovery of new mineral deposits is becoming increasingly difficult, and the use of new techniques is required to find deep and covered deposits. Radiogenic isotopes have the potential to act as ore index, helping to define the most favorable zones for finding certain types of mineral deposits, hence minimizing exploration risks.
Innovative teaching methods in Geography
Innovative Didactics in Geography Teaching arose from observations made in the classroom, and the students' lack of interest in studying the subject of geography, and from then on the bibliographical research process began, theoretically grounding the proposal, and Freinet's techniques were analysed and verified to support this work, since despite the time in which it was written the theme is still current, since it is practiced in everyday school life, even though they are ideas that become attractive to the student. However, with all the efforts of those who make up the school community, it is still a challenge to work with the Project Methodology, given that it offers the possibility of interdisciplinary learning, and what can be seen is a certain difficulty in teaching and learning interdisciplinarily.
Energy, Sustainability and Resilience
This book analyzes the experiences of energy, sustainability and resilience issues from different Asian countries and puts forward a futuristic vision of an energy sector for sustained development. Energy is at the core of development, but in energy generation, there are severe environmental implications in many cases. This clearly affects development and causes significant challenges to sustainability. Climate change and disasters have an effect on energy infrastructures and also make significant impacts on humans in terms of both shocks and stresses. Therefore, it is extremely important to understand the linkage of energy, sustainability and resilience. Asia is a hotspot of climate change and disasters, suffering from severe damages to the energy infrastructure of the countries there. At the same time, being a core of world development trajectories, Asia produces and consumes more energy in different sectors than any other part of the world. Also, however, Asia serves as a core region of innovative ideas in energy and related sectors.
Experiential Tourism in the Historic Medina of Fez
Discover the unrivalled charm of the Medina of Fez through immersive and enriching experiences. This book explores the many facets of experiential tourism in this historic city, answering key questions: How can promoting the intangible heritage of culinary arts and crafts through hands-on workshops: - Contribute to the tourist appeal of the Medina of Fez?- Promote intercultural dialogue?How can the craft resources of the F癡s Medina enrich cultural tourism?- Do they offer visitors rich, immersive experiences?- What are the concrete manifestations of this interaction between local artisans and travelers during these experiences?What role do tour guides play in tourists' cultural immersion?- How do they contribute to cultural interpretation and heritage reading?- Do they promote intercultural dialogue in the ancient Medina of Fez?
The Diagrammatics of 'Race'
This is the first book that engages with the history of diagrams in physical, evolutionary, and genetic anthropology. Since their establishment as scientific tools for classification in the eighteenth century, diagrams have been used to determine but also to deny kinship between human groups. In nineteenth-century craniometry, they were omnipresent in attempts to standardize measurements on skulls for hierarchical categorization. In particular the 'human family tree' was central for evolutionary understandings of human diversity, being used on both sides of debates about whether humans constitute different species well into the twentieth century. With recent advances in (ancient) DNA analyses, the tree diagram has become more contested than ever―does human relatedness take the shape of a network? Are human individual genomes mosaics made up of different ancestries? Sommer examines the epistemic and political role of these visual representations in the history of 'race' as an anthropological category. How do such diagrams relate to imperial and (post-)colonial practices and ideologies but also to liberal and humanist concerns?The Diagrammatics of 'Race' concentrates on Western projects from the late 1700s into the present to diagrammatically define humanity, subdividing and ordering it, including the concomitant endeavors to acquire representative samples―bones, blood, or DNA―from all over the world. Contributing to the 'diagrammatic turn' in the humanities and social sciences, it reveals connections between diagrams in anthropology and other visual traditions, including in religion, linguistics, biology, genealogy, breeding, and eugenics.
Groundwater
This book contributes to UN Water Groundwater year (2022), and to the effort of "making the invisible, visible". An insightful resource for researchers and planners in the field of environmental policies, water laws, climate change and groundwater governance, this book comes with a new Introduction.
Accident, Touch, and Privacy
In his investigation of the nature of madness and civilization, the French social theorist Michel Foucault expressed the difficulty most scholars have in addressing episodes of confusion that lead a society into acts of self-destruction and chaos. He maintained that one problem is "a realm, no doubt, where what is in question is the limits rather than the identity of a culture." The decision to continue as before, as if no changes have occurred, is a kind of madness, but the identity of normal people is associated with ideas of actions defined by the culture and performed as a means of demonstrating identity. Since today we have an evolving global culture that is an amalgam of European colonial history, the defeated servants of that history, and some of those who resisted, the nature of limited action is embedded in the values that led to the conquest of the world. This process remains a central motive factor in resistance to modifications of world economic institutions that might deflect the worst consequences of climate change for, at least, the next few generations to come.
HowExpert Guide to Cloud Spotting
If you want to discover the enchanting world of clouds, HowExpert Guide to Cloud Spotting is your comprehensive guide. This guide covers everything you need to become an expert cloud spotter, from understanding cloud formations to capturing their beauty in art and photography.Introduction to Cloud Spotting - Begin your journey into cloud spotting, learn its benefits, what you'll gain, how to use this guide, and get inspired for your cloud spotting adventure.Chapter 1: Welcome to the World of Clouds - Discover the joy and benefits of cloud spotting, how it enhances your life, and get an overview of the book's structure and resources.Part 1: The Magic of CloudsChapter 2: Why Clouds Matter - Understand the role of clouds in weather and climate, their cultural and historical significance, and read personal stories from cloud spotters.Chapter 3: Types of Clouds: An Introduction - Identify high-level, mid-level, low-level clouds, and clouds with vertical development.Part 2: Mastering Cloud IdentificationChapter 4: Tools and Techniques for Cloud Spotting - Learn about essential gear, advanced techniques, and how to keep a cloud spotting journal.Chapter 5: In-Depth Cloud Identification - Recognize shapes, textures, and colors of clouds, understand seasonal and regional variations, and learn about cloud dynamics and formation.Part 3: The Science of CloudsChapter 6: The Basics of Cloud Formation - Learn about the water cycle, atmospheric layers, and the impact of temperature, pressure, and humidity on cloud formation.Chapter 7: Advanced Meteorology for Cloud Spotters - Understand meteorological instruments, use satellite imagery and Doppler radar, and learn to predict weather through clouds.Part 4: Cloud Spotting as a LifestyleChapter 8: Starting Your Cloud Spotting Journey - Discover the best times and places for cloud spotting, the benefits of solo vs. group spotting, and safety tips.Chapter 9: Capturing the Beauty of Clouds - Get photography tips, learn sketching techniques, and share your experiences online.Part 5: The Artistic and Cultural Side of CloudsChapter 10: Clouds in Art and Media - Explore famous paintings and photographs, literature and film depictions, and how clouds inspire creativity.Chapter 11: Creating Cloud-Inspired Art - Engage in DIY projects, host art shows, and collaborate with others.Part 6: Exploring Rare and Extraordinary CloudsChapter 12: Chasing Rare Cloud Formations - Tips for spotting and photographing rare formations, personal accounts from experienced spotters, and understanding optical phenomena.Chapter 13: Cloud Spotting Around the World - Discover famous locations for cloud spotting globally, travel tips, and connecting with communities.Part 7: The Future of Cloud SpottingChapter 14: Clouds and Climate Change - Learn about the impact of climate change on clouds, contribute to citizen science, and explore innovations in observation.Chapter 15: Inspiring Future Cloud Spotters - Teach kids about cloud spotting, start clubs, and build communities.Conclusion: Embracing the Sky - Reflect on the beauty and importance of cloud observation, maintain your interest, and share your passion for cloud spotting.Appendices - Access a glossary of cloud terms, recommended resources, a cloud spotting checklist, and a personal cloud spotting log template.Unlock the beauty and mystery of the skies with HowExpert Guide to Cloud Spotting.HowExpert publishes how to guides on all topics from A to Z.
Canoeing Maine's Legendary Allagash
Meet Henry David Thoreau, U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas, and other intrepid explorers as you travel northern Maine's rugged woods and waters. In a wild country of ledge and trees that stubbornly resists encroaching civilization, find a young couple padding through the trials, triumphs, and sheer mental and physical exhaustion of wilderness travel severely testing their ability to get along and even complete the trip. Fill your ears with roaring rapids and yodeling loons. Smell pungent spruce and dank swamps. Encounter moose and majestic sunrises cloaked in morning mist. A few pages, and you will find yourself deep in the evergreen forest.
Hope Dies Last
One of Heatmap's 18 Climate Books to Read in 2025 The award-winning environmental journalist's extraordinary, long-awaited portrait of hope and resilience as we face a fractured and uncertain future In this profoundly human and moving narrative, the bestselling author of The World Without Us returns with a book ten years in the making: a study of what it means to be a human on the front lines of our planet's existential crisis. His new book, Hope Dies Last, is a literary evocation of our current predicament and the core resolve of our species against the most precarious odds we have ever faced. To write this book, Weisman traveled the globe, witnessing climate upheaval and other devastations, and meeting the people striving to mitigate and undo our past transgressions. From the flooding Marshall Islands to revived wetlands in Iraq, from the Netherlands and Bangladesh to the Korean DMZ and to cities and coastlines in the U.S. and around the world, he has encountered the best of humanity battling heat, hunger, rising tides, and imperiled nature. He profiles the innovations of big thinkers--engineers, scientists, conservationists, economists, architects, and artists--as they conjure wildly creative, imaginative responses to an uncertain, ominous future. At this unprecedented point in history, as our collective exploits on this planet may lead to our own undoing and we could be among the species marching toward extinction, they refuse to accept defeat. Hope Dies Last fills a crucial gap in the global conversation: Having reached a point of no return in our climate confrontation, how do we feel, behave, act, plan, and dream as we approach a future decidedly different from what we had expected?
HowExpert Guide to Cloud Spotting
If you want to discover the enchanting world of clouds, HowExpert Guide to Cloud Spotting is your comprehensive guide. This guide covers everything you need to become an expert cloud spotter, from understanding cloud formations to capturing their beauty in art and photography.Introduction to Cloud Spotting - Begin your journey into cloud spotting, learn its benefits, what you'll gain, how to use this guide, and get inspired for your cloud spotting adventure.Chapter 1: Welcome to the World of Clouds - Discover the joy and benefits of cloud spotting, how it enhances your life, and get an overview of the book's structure and resources.Part 1: The Magic of CloudsChapter 2: Why Clouds Matter - Understand the role of clouds in weather and climate, their cultural and historical significance, and read personal stories from cloud spotters.Chapter 3: Types of Clouds: An Introduction - Identify high-level, mid-level, low-level clouds, and clouds with vertical development.Part 2: Mastering Cloud IdentificationChapter 4: Tools and Techniques for Cloud Spotting - Learn about essential gear, advanced techniques, and how to keep a cloud spotting journal.Chapter 5: In-Depth Cloud Identification - Recognize shapes, textures, and colors of clouds, understand seasonal and regional variations, and learn about cloud dynamics and formation.Part 3: The Science of CloudsChapter 6: The Basics of Cloud Formation - Learn about the water cycle, atmospheric layers, and the impact of temperature, pressure, and humidity on cloud formation.Chapter 7: Advanced Meteorology for Cloud Spotters - Understand meteorological instruments, use satellite imagery and Doppler radar, and learn to predict weather through clouds.Part 4: Cloud Spotting as a LifestyleChapter 8: Starting Your Cloud Spotting Journey - Discover the best times and places for cloud spotting, the benefits of solo vs. group spotting, and safety tips.Chapter 9: Capturing the Beauty of Clouds - Get photography tips, learn sketching techniques, and share your experiences online.Part 5: The Artistic and Cultural Side of CloudsChapter 10: Clouds in Art and Media - Explore famous paintings and photographs, literature and film depictions, and how clouds inspire creativity.Chapter 11: Creating Cloud-Inspired Art - Engage in DIY projects, host art shows, and collaborate with others.Part 6: Exploring Rare and Extraordinary CloudsChapter 12: Chasing Rare Cloud Formations - Tips for spotting and photographing rare formations, personal accounts from experienced spotters, and understanding optical phenomena.Chapter 13: Cloud Spotting Around the World - Discover famous locations for cloud spotting globally, travel tips, and connecting with communities.Part 7: The Future of Cloud SpottingChapter 14: Clouds and Climate Change - Learn about the impact of climate change on clouds, contribute to citizen science, and explore innovations in observation.Chapter 15: Inspiring Future Cloud Spotters - Teach kids about cloud spotting, start clubs, and build communities.Conclusion: Embracing the Sky - Reflect on the beauty and importance of cloud observation, maintain your interest, and share your passion for cloud spotting.Appendices - Access a glossary of cloud terms, recommended resources, a cloud spotting checklist, and a personal cloud spotting log template.Unlock the beauty and mystery of the skies with HowExpert Guide to Cloud Spotting.HowExpert publishes how to guides on all topics from A to Z.
Climate Change and Eye Disease
This book examines the impact of climate change on eye disease and eye health.Filling a lacuna in the existing literature, Scott Fraser takes a deep dive into the eye diseases that are most affected by the climate crisis and explores the subsequent burden on organisations, charities and healthcare systems. Fraser begins by including short primer chapters on the basics of climate science and climate change, highlighting which environmental mechanisms directly and indirectly affect our health and why. He then looks in detail at the direct and indirect threats to eye health from climate change and examines factors including changing insect vectors, trauma from extreme weather events such as wildfires, floods and droughts, as well as the impact of crop failure, malnutrition, animal and plant migration. Highlighting the Global North vs South divide, the book goes on to consider issues around eye care, exploring the increased burden that climate-induced chronic eye diseases including cataracts, macular degeneration and nutritional eye diseases are placing on health care systems. These chapters also reflect on the ways in which eye care, ophthalmology, optometry, pharmaceutical and medical device companies all contribute to the climate footprint themselves.Unique and timely, this book will be a great resource for students and clinicians of ophthalmology, optometry and allied eye care professions, as well as climate scientists, researchers, policy makers, charities, NGOs working in related fields of environment and health.
An Account of the Dreadful Earthquake and Fire, Which Destroyed the City of Lisbon
On the morning of November 1, 1755, the thriving city of Lisbon was irrevocably transformed by one of the most devastating earthquakes in recorded history. Followed by a ferocious fire and a monstrous tsunami, the pullback of which revealed all manner of forgotten shipwrecks in the vicinity of the harbour, this catastrophe left the city in ruins and sent shockwaves across Europe in more than the literal sense. It had profound impacts on European philosophy and science, influencing Enlightenment thinkers like Voltaire and Kant; spurred advancements in seismology and disaster response; reshaped Lisbon's urban planning; and marked a turning point in the understanding of natural disasters' effects on society and governance. In his gripping witness account, published anonymously in the same year, an English merchant vividly describes the horror and chaos that unfolded in the Portuguese metropolis, capturing the raw emotion and stark reality of the cataclysm. This new edition brings the tragedy to life with a collection of period illustrations that offer a visual journey alongside the compelling text. See the devastation through the eyes of those who lived it, or saw the immediate aftermath, and immerse yourself in the monumental disaster with this important historical record. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a scholar, or simply a lover of captivating stories, this book promises to deliver a profound and unforgettable reading experience.
Barbuda
This volume explores a range of themes including impacts of climate change, resilience, sustainability, indigeneity, cultural genocide, disaster capitalism, preservation of biodiversity, and environmental degradation. Focusing on the island of Barbuda, West Indies, it shares critical insights into how climate change is reshaping our world.
Genetically Modified Crops and Food Security
This book reviews a wide-range of genetically modified (GM) crops, to understand how they are produced, the impacts on the agricultural industry, and the potential for improving food security.
Conflicts and identities in the production of urban space in the Pan-Amazon region
The socio-spatial configuration of the European rocket launch base in Kourou, a city in French Guiana on the Pan-Amazon continent, is marked by the coexistence of differences, creating a controversial and often contentious coexistence. In this context, the spatialities and temporalities of Kourou's ethnic groups are appropriated by the representations and symbologies rooted in the collective memory that provides a concrete-referential element for apprehending the sense of identity: the territory. On the other hand, French universalism seeks, through cultural and linguistic assimilation, to impose rules and habits on everyday life in the city.
Geoindicators of Environmental Change - Volume III
Geoindicators of Environmental Change in Hydroelectric Projects: A Reading of the Historical Geography of the Landscape - Rio do Peixe I and II SHP (1925-2016) - Volume III deals with significant issues for the assessment of impacts and short-cycle environmental changes linked to the implementation of hydroelectric projects. Through the use of Detailed Geomorphological Cartography and methodological procedures derived from the Integrated Environmental Assessment of Hydroelectric Projects, measurements and evaluation of indices, parameters and indicators of the physical environment are carried out in order to understand the magnitude and occurrence of impacts arising from the installation of one of the first hydroelectric projects in the state of S瓊o Paulo (PCH Rio do Peixe I), dating back to 1925. This same project was later expanded, resulting in the Rio do Peixe II SHPP in 1998. In this way, it was possible to assess the accumulated transformations in the landscape in the area directly affected by these two hydroelectric projects over 91 years of history, which resulted in a true reading of the Historical Geography of the Landscape.
The Battle of the Rubber
The name 'The Battle of the Rubber' was given at the time of the Second World War and, although it wasn't an armed dispute, the migrants from the northeast were labelled 'rubber soldiers', since they were serving their homeland by cutting rubber. The state of Acre was one of the Amazonian states that received these people. The main questions in this study were: how was the call to migrate made? How did these rubber tappers act in the face of adversity, whether due to the danger of attack by animals and/or Indians, or diseases within the rubber plantations? What was the role/reality of women at that time? Did anyone benefit from the wealth promised by the government through rubber tapping? What is their assessment of this process? The aim is to understand, through the accounts of these Northeasterners living in the state of Acre and/or their wives and children, who are also the fruits of this process, their daily experiences, difficulties and limitations within the rubber plantations. The idea is to be able to look from another angle and show that there may be other stories than those told in books.
Socioeconomics of the Small Rural Producer
Brazil's agrarian dynamics have been inherited from the colonisation process, and land exploitation has been based on the capitalist mode of production from the outset, directly influencing the growth of modernised production. However, there are those who still use the traditional system of work in the countryside, namely small rural producers. This study looks at the socio-economic aspects of the Santo Onofre Settlement, located in the municipality of Pocon矇, in the Pantanal region of Mato Grosso, as well as the main difficulties they experience, in addition to the reality of selling or abandoning plots of land. The research revealed the social links as well as the economic rhythm, with basically subsistence production, the commercialisation of pineapple is seen as the main source of income. The need for accessory labour to supplement the family income is a fact that is evident among the residents, synonymous with other establishments of small producers from the Brazilian Agrarian Reform in the state of Mato Grosso.
Gradual Change of City Population in Uzbekistan
The development of the science of demography begins in the second half of the 20th century. It includes such important aspects as the birth, death, life expectancy, gender composition, and level of education of the population. Demographic processes in the cities of Uzbekistan have important characteristics. Mandatory cities were created during the former union, and this in turn created various negative situations. The closest assistants in studying the demography of cities are archival documents and statistical data.
Weathering Change
Rainfall is an important component of both weather and climate. It is liquid water that falls as raindrops at a specific location and time and it is the main source of fresh water on the Earth's surface. Rain has a significant impact on man's socioeconomic development. It provides favorable conditions for Earth's living organisms. The effects of various rainfall methods of analysis on agricultural yields are being studied from 2000 to 2020. These include Detection of Rainfall Pattern, Rainfall Intensity, Rainfall Variability, tehsil wise Rainfall Distribution, Rainy Days, Seasonal Rainfall and Rainfall Change, as well as agriculture pattern, total Production of Agricultural Crops, Production of Selected Major Crop, Role of Major Crops Production in Rural Life, Role of Rainfall in Agriculture, Relationship of Rainfall and Agriculture, and Impact of Rainfall on Selected Major Crops. The amount of rainfall is affected by various factors as well as its result is visible in agricultural production. If the rainfall in the study area is less than normal then it is dry, if it is more than it is humid.
Complex Hydrographic Systems
The city of Recife has historically been defined by its rivers, by the occupation of their banks, by landfills and by the constant battle with the waters for space. The city grew up on land conquered from the rivers and the consequences of disorganized growth and lack of planning can be seen today in its main urban and environmental problems. The drainage system in this amphibious city is the most sensitive link to the impacts caused by changes in environmental processes due to anthropogenic action. This work uses the Tejipi籀 river basin as a portrait of the process that has taken place throughout Recife: occupation of the floodplains by sugar cane mills and the subsequent and continuous replacement of rural activities by urban ones; indiscriminate occupation of the banks by low-income populations and real estate speculation in the dry plains with better infrastructure. The differentiated valuation of urban land determines where each social group can live and, in this context, environmental issues acquire relevance due to the social exclusion evidenced in the unhealthiness of riverside areas and the low quality of life of those who live on the margins of Recife society.
Problems of the dynamics of the Earth's crust evolution
The author of this paper, for many years has been engaged in the development of the concept-dynamics of the Earth's crust evolution (CDEEC). Numerous hypotheses, concepts, models and other theoretical constructions of geotectonics have been analyzed, taking into account the laws of physics, mechanics, chemistry and other natural sciences, as well as not rejected factual data established on the basis of the latest achievements of science. As a result of these studies, a new geotectonic concept (KDEZK) was created, which explains the nature of numerous geotectonic processes. From the position of the concept can be explained the true causes of formation and the mechanism of formation of numerous natural processes, which in previous geotectonic concepts were the object of debate. These discussions include the origin of anomalous phenomena, the formation and mechanism of formation of mountain fold systems, volcano-plutonic processes, the origin of global deep faults, the reasons for the movement of lithospheric masses and so on.
Geochimical and Geophysical Methods for the Prospection of
Prospecting is a discipline of geology that deals with the search for new mineral deposits (anomalies), and therefore requires the use of a number of methods of which those who carry them out are sometimes unaware, leading to mediocre results after much effort.Nevertheless, in the field of earth sciences (geology), there are simple methods proposed by scientists that can be made available to communities in order to overcome these obstacles. These include geochemical and geophysical methods, which may be developed further as part of our research.Idjwi is one of the largest islands in the African lakes. It lies in Lake Kivu, in the western branch of the East African Rift system. The petrographic and structural study of this western part of the East African Rift has enabled us to determine certain geological formations and to orientate certain brittle deformations (diaclase, joint) on the basis of tectonic parameters such as the orthogonal principal stress tensor.
Study of Slope Instability Situations in the Catumbela Area
The aim of this study was to inventory and characterise the instabilities that occur in the municipality of Catumbela (Benguela province), with particular emphasis on sensitive areas with high population density, such as the neighbourhoods of Cambambi, Poli, Caputu, Tata, Vila Flor, Chi繳le, S瓊o Pedro, Luongo and Alto Niva. Many of the houses in these neighbourhoods were built on slopes or at the foot of slopes, obstructing water lines, and also on the top of slopes, thus causing an increase in the load. In the study of some slopes, especially those located along the roads: Slopes 1, 2 and 11, the method used to analyse the risk of excavation/road slopes where rockfalls are recorded, also known as the Rockfall Hazard Rating System (RHRS), was used.
Vegetation indices for analysing environmental degradation
There is growing concern about environmental planning strategies that mitigate the degradation of natural areas. A survey of current land use, which is necessary for planning purposes, can be obtained using multispectral data provided by remote sensing satellites. The study therefore takes place in the area of influence of the Paratibe River in the state of Pernambuco, and aims to carry out a spatio-temporal analysis of the lagoon based on remote sensing techniques. Three biophysical variables were used in the evaluation: the normalised difference vegetation index (NDVI) to assess the chlorophyll content of the vegetation, the soil-adjusted vegetation index (SAVI) and the leaf area index (LAI) to understand the dynamics of the area. The study showed that the vegetation with considerable chlorophyll content over two decades showed a considerable decrease in the areas around Mata do Janga, however within the reserve the vegetation increased between 2005 and 2011, due to the area's conservation strategies. SAVI and IAF, on the other hand, showed a decrease as they are parameters linked to vegetation structure.
Sustainable Energy Development
Sustainable Energy Development: Technology and Investment provides deeper insights into the connected realms of sustainable energy, economic growth, and political discourse, emphasizing the pivotal role of innovation, investment, and technology. This edited collection delves into the burgeoning intersection of capitalism and environmentalism, examining initiatives such as climate-conscious investment and the development of green technology. Climate change poses threats to human well-being, including complex ecosystems, global food security, and the pursuit of sustainable pathways. Historical temperature records serve as compelling evidence of climate change, illustrating global temperature increases across various countries and territories. The book offers profound insights into sustainable energy development, technology, and investment in climate-oriented solutions, elucidating both the opportunities and challenges of climate-aligned investment strategies.
Global Climate Change
Weather and climate are not the same. It is normal for the number of extreme weather events to increase and decrease. But human activity is causing the climate to change, and it has been happening for centuries.Fossil fuels enabled us to attain an unprecedented standard of living that is unsustainable without the energy from fossil fuels. But burning fossil fuels also generates carbon dioxide. Half of this accumulates in the atmosphere where it affects the temperature of the earth. If we continue on this path, increasing the standard of living will increase fossil fuel consumption. Importantly, human health will be adversely affected within a century or less depending on the rate of growth of use of fossil fuels.This book uses science and data to examine the effects of energy on the environment and current strategies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Although carbon dioxide mitigation may be beneficial, they have not halted or reversed the increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Targeting certain technologies in certain economic sectors may meet this challenge head-on. This book arms the reader with the knowledge, data, and tools to evaluate what others propose and do about climate change.
Global Climate Change
Weather and climate are not the same. It is normal for the number of extreme weather events to increase and decrease. But human activity is causing the climate to change, and it has been happening for centuries.Fossil fuels enabled us to attain an unprecedented standard of living that is unsustainable without the energy from fossil fuels. But burning fossil fuels also generates carbon dioxide. Half of this accumulates in the atmosphere where it affects the temperature of the earth. If we continue on this path, increasing the standard of living will increase fossil fuel consumption. Importantly, human health will be adversely affected within a century or less depending on the rate of growth of use of fossil fuels.This book uses science and data to examine the effects of energy on the environment and current strategies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Although carbon dioxide mitigation may be beneficial, they have not halted or reversed the increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Targeting certain technologies in certain economic sectors may meet this challenge head-on. This book arms the reader with the knowledge, data, and tools to evaluate what others propose and do about climate change.
Let's Fix This
In this indispensable guide, environmental advocate Chandra Clarke offers both hope and a plan for systemic change and sustainable living.With Let's Fix This, you'll gain an understanding of the systemic changes needed at the local, regional, and national levels to combat environmental destruction. Clarke breaks down complex issues into easy-to-understand concepts, helping you to push for powerful policy changes.You'll also learn practical, step-by-step actions you can take immediately to reduce your personal impact and promote a healthier planet. From waste reduction in your home to eco-friendly travel tips, Clarke provides easy-to-implement strategies for every aspect of your life.Transform your eco-anxiety into real action. Start your journey today.
Urban transformation in the age of globalization
In the context of urban globalization, cities face major challenges in managing the spatial duality between the old and the contemporary city.On the one hand, the ancient city is an integral part of urban identity and heritage, embodying the traditional urban fabric and heritage architecture that reflect the values and identity symbols of society. However, this ancient city faces major challenges such as poverty, unemployment and social and economic exclusion, threatening the erosion of its identity and urban heritage.On the other hand, the contemporary city represents the showcase of modernity and progress, characterized by modern buildings and state-of-the-art infrastructures, embodying aspirations for innovation and economic development. Nevertheless, the contemporary city is also bringing about radical changes in lifestyles and societal values, which can give rise to social and cultural tensions.In addition, tensions and contradictions are emerging between the two cities over the use of land and resources, exacerbating social and economic divides.
