Field Methods for Geologists and Hydrogeologists

1 Introduction.- I Surface Geological and Geophysical Field Studies.- 2 Geology of Indurated Rocks, Unconsolidated Sedimentary Deposits and Karst Terrains.- 3 Topographic and Surface Geologic Maps.- 4 Surface Geophysical Exploration Methods.- II Subsurface Geological and Geophysical Methods.- 5 Characteristics of Sedimentary Rocks - Subsurface Geological Mapping and Computer Software Data Management Systems.- 6 Drilling and Testing: Soil Samplers, Drilling Techniques, and Equipment.- 7 Geophysical Well Logging Methods and Interpretations.- III Ground-Water Hydrology, Ground-Water Contamination, and Waste Management.- 8 Ground-Water Hydrology, Hydrogeologic Methods and Hydrogeologic Data Acquisition.- 9 Ground-Water Monitoring Wells, Contamination, and Waste Management.- IV Case Studies.- 10 A New Approach on the Nubian Sandstone Aquifer of the Western Desert of Egypt.- 11 Sulfate and Chloride Karstification and Its Economical Significance.- 12 Occurence of DNAPL near an Interceptor Well - Pump and Test Treatment for Remediation.- V Technical Applications in the Field and Project Performance.- 13 Laboratory Tests for Soils.- 14 Project Performance.

From the reviews:

The authors describe project performance, methods for field study of rocks, soils, and outcrops and how to evaluate impacts of air pollution and water resources systems. Furthermore, they develop guidelines for graphic and text presentation of results of studies and describe superficial rock characteristics and subsurface geological mapping techniques. Field Methods for Geologists and Hydrologists covers hydrogeologic methods, groundwater monitoring systems, contamination and waste management and discusses groundwater flow in fractured and granular aquifers, including a special reference to karstic aquifers. In addition, international waste management rules and regulations are enumerated. Making this a comprehensive resource, a glossary is provided of geological and hydrogeological terms, as well as a standard terminology for soils, rocks, and contained fluids. 

"...is a "must" for serious field novices, and for seasoned middle-career and senior practitioners in hydrogeology, mainly those people who answer a calling to offer honest and accurate hydrogeological approximations and findings.

Any engineering geologist or groundwater geologist who claims capability as a "Hydrogeologist" should own this book and submit it to highlighting and page tabbing. Of course, the same goes for those who practice in karst terranes, as author LaMoreaux is one of the pioneers in this field, worldwide..." (Allen W. Hatheway)

"The authors describe project performance, methods for field study of rocks, soils, and outcrops and evaluate impacts of air pollution and water resources systems. ... This book is designed for scientists and engineers who carry out geological and hydrogeological projects and reports. It will be very helpful for graduate and undergraduate students of geological and environmental institutes as well as for professional geologists, hydrogeologists and project managers." (Fakhry A. Assaad,Environmental Geology, February, 2005)