Basic geological mapping

by Barnes, J. W., (John Wykeham) Brabham, Peter Lisle, Richard J.

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"Basic Geological Mapping, 5th Edition is an essential basic guide to field techniques in mapping geology. Now completely revised and updated the book retains the concise clarity which has made it an indispensable instant reference in its previous editions. It provides the reader with all the necessary practical information and techniques that they will need while carrying out work in the field, covering a wide spectrum of different conditions, needs and types of countries. This edition covers …

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Full title :Basic geological mapping.

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Edition Statements

Publication Date:2011.
Edition:5th ed

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Wiley-Blackwell
Place of Publication:Chichester
Language:eng
Publication Date:2011.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (xi, 217 pages, 2 unnumbered pages of plates) : : illustrations, maps (some color)

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781119974024, 111997402X, 9781118685426, 1118685423
oclc:ocn759503527
LC Classification:QE36
Dewey Decimal:550.2/23

Basic Geological Mapping; Contents; Preface to the Fifth Edition; Preface to the Fourth Edition; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Outline and Approach; 1.2 Safety; 1.3 Field Behaviour; 1.4 A Few Words of Comfort; 2 Field Equipment; 2.1 Hammers and Chisels; 2.2 Compasses and Clinometers; 2.3 Hand Lenses; 2.4 Tapes; 2.5 Map Cases; 2.6 Field Notebooks; 2.7 Scales; 2.8 Protractors; 2.9 Pencils, Erasers and Mapping Pens; 2.10 Acid Bottles; 2.11 Global Positioning System (GPS) and Mobile Phones; 2.12 Other Instruments; 2.13 Field Clothing; 3 Topographic Base Maps; 3.1 Types of Geological Map.

3.2 Topographic Base Maps3.3 Geographic Coordinates and Metric Grids; 3.4 Grid Magnetic Angle; 3.5 Position Finding on Maps; 3.6 Use of Air Photography as a Mapping Tool; 3.7 Suitability of Images for Geological Mapping; 4 Methods of Geological Mapping; 4.1 Strategy for the Mapping Programme; 4.2 Mapping by Following Contacts; 4.3 Traversing; 4.4 Exposure Mapping; 4.5 Mapping in Poorly Exposed Regions; 4.6 Superficial Deposits; 4.7 Drilling; 4.8 Geophysical Aids to Mapping; 4.9 Large-Scale Maps of Limited Areas; 4.10 Underground Mapping; 4.11 Photogeology; 5 Technological Aids to Mapping.

5.1 Digital Terrain …