| Description |
xxvii, 803 pages : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm |
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Encyclopedia of earth sciences series |
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Encyclopedia of earth sciences.
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| Contents |
Selected international journals in hydrology and water resources (p. [xx]-xxi) -- Units, symbols and conversion factors (p. [xxii]-xxvii) |
| Summary |
The Encyclopedia of Hydrology and Water Resources will be a vital reference for all hydrologists, hydrogeologists and water engineers worldwide, whether they are concerned with the exploitation of new sources of water, the protection and management of existing reserves, or the science of surface water and groundwater flow. Over 130 eminent scientists from over 21 countries worldwide have contributed to this authoritative volume. Superbly illustrated throughout, it includes over 300 entries on a range of key topics, including: arid and semi-arid zones, climates and climate change, floods and droughts, desertification, entropy, flow measurement, groundwater, hydrological cycle, hydrological models, infiltration, karst hydrology, palcohydrology, precipitation, remote sensing, river pollution prevention, rivers, lakes and seas, satellite hydrology, soil erosion, water treatment, water use, weather radar and world water balance |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographies and index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Notes |
Also available in print |
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Print version record |
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Encyclopedia of earth sciences no:[20] 1388-4360 |
| Subject |
Water-supply engineering -- Encyclopedias.
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Water resources development -- Encyclopedias.
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Water-supply -- Encylopedias
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Hydrogeology -- Encyclopedias.
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Water-supply -- Encyclopedias.
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Water -- Encyclopedias.
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Water conservation -- Encyclopedias.
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Hydrology -- Encyclopedias.
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| Genre/Form |
Encyclopedias.
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Encyclopedias.
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| Author |
Fairbridge, Rhodes W. (Rhodes Whitmore), 1914-2006.
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Herschy, Reginald W.
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| LC no. |
98072142 |
| ISBN |
0412740605 |
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