A dictionary of geology and earth sciences / Geology and earth sciences edited y Michael Allaby. - Fifth edition. - 712 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm. - Oxford quick reference .

"Preparing this new edition of our Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences I have changed the emphasis very slightly by increasing the number of entries for terms that are directly geological. The new title reflects this minor revision. At the same time, however, I have found it necessary to add more entries describing satellite missions and planetary discoveries. I have also added a new Appendix, listing web addresses for all the satellite missions described in dictionary entries"--

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Geology--Dictionaries.
Earth sciences--Dictionaries.

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