Guide to Geological Terms is a concise, easy-to-use guide to the terms related to earth science. The main body of the book is an alphabetical listing of approximately 4100 of the most – commonly encountered geological terms. Moreover, the book is generously illustrated with diagrams where ever required. The book besides the terms also has Appendices like Abbreviation and Geologic Timescale.
The book consisted entries relating to disciplines of earth sciences and covers all the subjects of Pure and Applied Geology along with the allied sciences like Atmospheric Science, Climatology, Meteorology, Geochemistry, Photogeology, Remote Sensing, Environmental Geology, Oceanography, Geomorphology, Planetary Science etc. The book will serve both an ideal introduction to the subject and an invaluable reference volume for students, professional geologists and teachers.
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* Dr. Vinod Agrawal and Dr. Harsh Bhu have pooled in their vast teaching and research experience to bring up a ready-reckoner for a knowledge seeker who has a question mark in his mind about an unfamiliar term in earth science. This volume is a welcome addition to the dictionaries that students, researches, and professionals will like to decorate their library with (Dr. P.S. Ranawat, Former Professor of Geology & Dean, Students ‘Welfare, ML Sukhadia University, Udaipur).
* The increasing advancement in Geology has created a need for a comprehensive book incorporating a telegraphic description of terms and terminologies of the geology and allied subjects. The editors Dr. Vinod Agrawal and Dr. Harsh bhu have created a readily available answer to quests related to the Earth Science. (P.K. Verdia, Former Director, State Department of Mines & Geology, Government of Rajasthan)

Dr. Vinod Agrawal has more than 37 years of teaching and research experience. He retired as a Professor of Geology from the Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur in 2016. During his tenure in the University he remained on several academic and administrative positions including Head, Department of Geology; Founder Chairman, Faculty of Earth Science; Dean University College of Science; Dean, Students’ Welfare; Chairman, University Sports Board etc. Presently he is actively Engaged in research with his Ph.D. scholars.

Dr, Harsh Bhu has 35 years of teaching and research experience and has published papers in International and National journals in addition to edited books. He was actively engaged in research projects funded by National agencies. He retired as a Professor of Geology from the Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur in 2018. During his tenure in the Univeristy he remained on academic and administrative positions including Head, Department of Geology and Chairman, Faculty of Earth Sciences, Chairman, Integrated University Management System etc.