This book presents a comprehensive description of the hydrogeology and hydrologic processes at work in arid lands. It describes the techniques that can be used to assess and manage the water resources of these areas with an emphasis on groundwater resources.

In this book, Asian scientists from Japan, China, Indonesia, Korea, Iran and Far East of Russia examine geo-disaster mitigation. It details disaster mitigation technology for building and pipeline safety and includes case studies from recent disasters.

Designed to promote sharing and exchange of knowledge between researchers from different cultures, this book benefits foraminifera researchers and scientists working with marine organisms to explore questions in biology, geology and oceanography.

The subjects refer to histories of ancient and modern use of seacoasts; possible macro-projects capable of massive changes in the coastlines of the Dead Sea, Red Sea and Persian Gulf caused by canal and massively scaled hydropower dam installations; relevant macro-projects for the Black Sea and Baltic Sea; possibilities of refreshment of the Aral Sea and Iran's Lake Uremia with seawater or river freshwater importation macro-projects; potential rehabilitation of some vital arid zone regions now dominated by moving or movable surface granular materials using unique and unusual macro-projects;...

This book collects key case studies on landslides from cold regions all over the world, providing an overview which includes new trends concerning landslide occurrence and motion, which severely impact economic development and communities.

Today synthetic dyes are used extensively in the textile dyeing, paper printing, color photography, pharmaceuticals, food and drink, cosmetic and leather industries.

This work presents the findings of an extensive study on the state-of-the-art regarding the problem of food waste in Belarus, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden.

This book offers a complete picture of the Indian Central Himalayan Region and its livelihood. Coverage includes geo-environmental setting, socio-economy and population profile, sustainable livelihoods, and development of tourism and hydroelectricity.