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Focusing on the comprehensive development of geothermal energy, this book delves into both geological and technical aspects of various systems. It highlights geothermal energy as a reliable and renewable resource, independent of climate conditions. The text explores the efficiency of shallow and deep geothermal systems, including hydrothermal and petrothermal methods, while addressing environmental concerns like induced seismicity and gas emissions. Additionally, it covers hydraulic well tests, the chemistry of hot water, drilling techniques, and geophysical exploration, offering an extensive overview of geothermal energy utilization.

Metamorphic rocks make up the largest volume of the Earth. They systematically change their mineralogical composition as a result of tecto-thermal events. The outstanding feature of the 7th edition of this book is the large number of phase diagrams showing the stability relations among minerals and groups of minerals found in metamorphic rocks. The diagrams help to determine the pressure and temperature conditions under which a given collected set of metamorphic rocks may have formed. More than half of the chapters have been completely rewritten or revised. All figures have been edited and improved and recent advances in the field such as multiequilibria thermobarometry and pseudosections were incorporated in the text. The bibliography has been revised and extended, new research publications have also been included. Graduate students will find in depth information on the origin, significance and genesis of metamorphic rocks.