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Geology a practical introduction for surveyors

By: Language: English Publication details: London Estates Gazette 2004Description: vi, 142p. ill. 30cmISBN:
  • 0728204231
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 550
Summary: Aimed at surveyors, this book provides an overview of the various geological and other natural environmental risks that can affect property. Covers: the Earth and its history; minerals; rock types; rock structure; earthquake hazard; fossils; stratigraphy of the British Isles; landslides and mass movements; economic geology; worked and mined ground; natural voids and related problems; flood risk and coastal recession; and geological maps. References and glossary.

Aimed at surveyors, this book provides an overview of the various geological and other natural environmental risks that can affect property. Covers: the Earth and its history; minerals; rock types; rock structure; earthquake hazard; fossils; stratigraphy of the British Isles; landslides and mass movements; economic geology; worked and mined ground; natural voids and related problems; flood risk and coastal recession; and geological maps. References and glossary.