Essentials of Geology

Bibliographic information

Publication date

2024

Language

Anglais

ISBN

978-9969-505-78-8

Pages

104

Format

16 × 24 cm

Subject Area

Sciences de la Terre et de l’Univers

Abstract

This book provides an in-depth exploration of Earth’s geology and its place in the solar system. It covers the Sun, planets, and Earth’s unique components, such as the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. The structure of Earth's interior, including its layers and rocks, is examined, alongside the processes of the rock cycle. The book also explores the geological timescale, dating methods, and the principles of plate tectonics, faulting, and folding. Offering a comprehensive overview, it aims to enhance understanding of Earth's dynamic processes, from its origins to the forces that continue to shape its surface.

Authors and contributors

Suggested citation

DOUAS BENGOUDIRA Fatiha. Essentials of Geology. SARAHMED Éditions, 2024. ISBN : 978-9969-505-78-8