Soil Gas and Related Methods for Natural Resource Exploration

Soil Gas and Related Methods for Natural Resource Exploration
Author: Ronald W. Klusman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 504
Release: 1993
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Relates how a new technique used in the study of soil gas can be applied to the prospecting of oil, gas, mineral and geothermal resources. The text should interest petroleum and mineral engineers and others who need to keep abreast of developments in the field of natural resource exploration.

Soda Lakes of East Africa

Soda Lakes of East Africa
Author: Michael Schagerl
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 411
Release: 2016-08-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319286226

This book is devoted to the alkaline-saline lakes of East Africa, which include the world-famous “flamingo lakes”. It covers the full range of issues, from the lakes’ origin and history, life in and around these unique water bodies, to utilization, threats and management considerations. The authors, all of whom are leading international experts, summarize research done so far, highlight new and important findings, and provide future outlooks. The book is divided into three main sections: “Genesis, physics and chemistry” tackles lake development and the astounding physico-chemistry of the lakes. “Organisms and ecology” presents information about the many lake inhabitants, their interactions and adaptations to the extreme living conditions. “Utilization, management and perspectives” addresses threats such as lake exploitation and pollution, but also considers potential uses. This book will be particularly relevant to researchers and lecturers in the field of limnology and aquatic ecology, but is also designed to attract all those interested in nature and life on our planet.

A Thermodynamic Approach to Water Geothermometry

A Thermodynamic Approach to Water Geothermometry
Author: Roberto Cioni
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2020-08-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030543188

This book explores water geothermometry, a highly relevant topic in the exploration and exploitation of geothermal energy. Presenting theoretical geothermometers and indicators of CO2 fugacity, it describes a rigorous new approach entirely based on thermodynamics. The book will appeal to geothermal geoscientists, especially those working in research institutions and companies around the globe. It is also of interest to students on advanced courses in applied geochemistry, water–rock interaction and other related areas.