Central America
Author | : Jochen Bundschuh |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 736 |
Release | : 2007 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015074245401 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: An integrated treatment of the principal fields of classical and applied geosciences of Central America, this authoritative two-volume monograph treats the region as a whole, exploring geology, earth resources and geo-hazards across political boundaries. It reviews the published literature, and supplements it with an abundance of information from ongoing investigations and internal reports. Covering a region rich in geological resources and where natural disasters are frequent, the monograph provides a solid foundation for local and international institutions concerned with land-use, infrastructure, water and energy resources, and mining, as well as with hazard reduction and disaster prevention.