Publisher's Synopsis
The geology of areas of active earth movements (neotectonic regions) presents both opportunities for resource development and problems of environmental management. Although these areas are often highly mineralized and rich in utilizable resources, they are also prone to earthquakes, landslips and crustal instability.;The purpose of this book is to present an applied economic geology of neotectonic regions. It centres on three themes: the properties, exploration and exploitation of crustal fluids; the exploration and exploitation of minerals; and environmental management and engineering. Topics covered include geothermal energy, hydrocarbons, land subsidence, engineering geomorphology and hazard prediction. Particular emphasis is laid on techniques and methods of survey and exploration.
