Fundamentals of Applied Geology in Mining Engineering and Petroleum Exploration Systems:

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Economic advancement of a country relies on a number of key players which include natural resources and well trained manpower. Exploration and exploitation of the natural resources require trained manpower to be adequately equipped with engineering and geoscientific knowledge beefed-up with technical skills. Indeed, engineers and geoscientists are blessed with the relevant knowledge and skills thereby remaining on the forefront. It is in this respect that this Fundamentals of Applied Geology in Mining Engineering and Petroleum Exploration Systems: A Synoptic Evaluation Perspective book requires prime skills for identification and description of common rock-forming minerals, which solely form intimate part of rock-making processes, as well as different structural and typical rock types. Applied geology also encompasses earth processes, generally known as geohazards, particularly earthquakes, which negatively affect the progress already achieved. An earthquake can destroy thousands of lives in a short time.