An introduction to applied and environmental geophysics

Abstract

This publication is an introductory text describing the developing field of environmental geophysics. It contains case histories with examples from Australia, North America, Antarctica, Europe and China. Also included are chapters on detailed survey design, ground penetrating radar, electro-magnetic methods in environmental applications, electrical sub-surface imaging, spectral induced polarisation, and high resolution engineering reflection seismology. In this publication the greatest emphasis is given to the use of geophysics in civil engineering and in environmental and groundwater investigations.