Fluid Physics in Geology

ISBN-13: 9780195077018 / Angielski / Twarda / 1996 / 496 str.

David Jon Furbish;Furbish

Opis

Fluid Physics in Geology is aimed at geology students who are interested in understanding fluid behavior and motion in the context of a wide variety of geological problems, and who wish to pursue related work in fluid physics. The book provides an introductory treatment of the physical and dynamical behaviors of fluids by focusing first on how fluids behave in a general way, then looking more specifically at how they are involved in certain geological processes. The text is written so students may concentrate on the sections that are most relevant to their own needs. Helpful problems following each chapter illustrate applications of the material to realistic problems involving groundwater flows, magma dynamics, open-channel flows, and thermal convection. Fluid Physics in Geology is ideal for graduate courses in all areas of geology, including hydrology, geomorphology, sedimentology, and petrology.

Recenzje

All chapters are clearly written, and well illustrated and referenced. The discussed Example Problems certainly are very inspiring and will be useful for the geological community, especially those interested in modelling. I also recommend this book as a text-book for student seminars

O autorze

David Furbish is a Associate Professor in the Department of Geology, and an Associate of the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Institute at Florida State University. His teaching and research primarily concern the fields of physical hydrology and geomorphology.